Isradipine CR is a prescription high blood pressure medication. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how isradipine CR works and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, possible side effects, and dosing information.
Potential side effects of isradipine CR include dizziness, bloating, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV segment lists other possible isradipine CR side effects, including rare side effects and serious problems that may require prompt medical attention.
Isradipine CR is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource describes how the drug works, discusses possible off-label isradipine CR uses, and explains whether the medicine is approved for use in children.
For high blood pressure control, the recommended starting dose of isradipine CR is 5 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page includes other important isradipine CR dosing information and offers suggestions on when and how to take the medication.
Conivaptan, nefazodone, and rifamycin antibiotics may cause drug interactions with isradipine CR. This eMedTV article lists other drugs that may interact negatively with isradipine CR and describes the effects these interactions can have on the body.
People with congestive heart failure should use isradipine CR with caution. This eMedTV article lists other precautions and warnings with isradipine CR, including possible side effects that may occur and information on who should not take the drug.
