Dynacirc (Isradipine)

Dynacirc (Isradipine) is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure may cause strokes, kidney problems, and heart attacks. The active ingredient in Dynacirc is Isradipine. Isradipine belongs to a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels to allow easy flow of blood. Dynacirc is used alone or with other medications to treat hypertension. Your doctor may prescribe lifestyle changes like consuming a low-fat and salt diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising at least 30 minutes daily in addition to the medication to lower blood pressure.

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Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Dynacirc. The most common side effects of Dynacirc may include the following:
• Constipation;
• Diarrhea;
• Dizziness;
• Fast heartbeat;
• Headache;
• Swelling;
• Tiredness;
• Vomiting

Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Chest pain;
• Light-headedness;
• Pounding heartbeat;
• Rapid weight gain;
• Shortness of breath;
• Sudden drop in blood pressure;
• Sudden loss of consciousness;
• Vision changes

These are not all of the side effects of Dynacirc. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

You should not use Dynacirc if you are allergic to Isradipine or any ingredient in Dynacirc. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Have congestive heart failure;
• Have kidney disease;
• Have liver disease

Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Dynacirc and cimetidine, fentanyl, rifampin, ranitidine, etc. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if Dynacirc will harm an unborn baby. Hypertension in pregnancy should be managed with other medications. It is not known if Dynacirc is excreted in breast milk. You should not breastfeed while using this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Use Dynacirc precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will occasionally change your dose. Do not stop using Dynacirc without informing your doctor. Dynacirc may make you dizzy. Do not get up too fast from a sitting or lying position. Avoid driving or any hazardous activity until you know how the medicine affects you. Store Dynacirc at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

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