Isradipine drug data and news

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Generic name Isradipine
Brand Names/Synonyms CHEMBANK1684; Clivoten; Dynacirc; Dynacirc Cr; Dynacire; Dynacire Cr; Dynacrine; Esradin; Isradipin; Isradipine; Isradipine [Usan:Ban:Inn]; Isradipino [Spanish]; Isradipinum [Latin]; Isrodipine; Lomir; PN 200; Prescal; Rebriden; [Usan:Ban:Inn]
Indication For the management of hypertension. It may be used alone or concurrently with thiazide-type diuretics
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Description Not Available
Pharmacology Isradipine, the most potent calcium-channel blocking agent of the dihydropyridine class, is similar to nifedipine, amlodipine, and felodipine. Isradipine used to treat hypertension.
Mechanism Of Action Isradipine works by possibly the Ca++ channel, inhibiting the ion-control gating mechanisms, and/or interfering with the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Isradipine inhibits the influx of extracellular calcium across both the myocardial and vascular smooth muscle cell membranes. The resultant inhibition of the contractile processes of the myocardial smooth muscle cells leads to dilation of the coronary and systemic arteries and improved oxygen delivery to the myocardial tissue.
Isradipine News
(When available)

First-Time Generic Approvals: Commit, Dynacirc, Norco  Feb 14, 2006
...time generic formulations of nicotine polacrilex 2- and 4-mg lozenges to reduce withdrawal symptoms associated with smoking cessation; isradipine 2.5- and 5-mg ... - Medscape (subscription)

Booster shot  Dec 4, 2005
While the company is starting to diversify its products portfolio, notably with products such as Isradipine, Gabapentin and Olanzapine, the dependence on these ... - Economic Times,

UVa studies help addicts  Aug 1, 2005
The first study Johnson completed showed that a new drug, isradipine, could be used to reduce the dangerous spikes in blood pressure cause by cocaine and ... - Charlottesville Daily Progress

Drug curbs BP boost from cocaine, methamphetamine  Jul 6, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A calcium channel blocker, isradipine, reduces the dangerous rise in blood pressure (BP) caused by taking cocaine or methamphetamine ... - Reuters.uk <**results**>

Drug curbs BP boost from cocaine, methamphetamine  Jul 6, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A calcium channel blocker, isradipine, reduces the dangerous rise in blood pressure (BP) caused by taking cocaine or methamphetamine ... - Reuters.uk,

Reliant Pharmaceuticals to Present at CIBC World Markets Annual ...  Mar 30, 2005
Reliant's product portfolio includes: DynaCirc® (isradipine) and DynaCirc® CR (an extended-release formulation) for the treatment of hypertension; InnoPran ... - Yahoo News

Reliant Pharmaceuticals to Present at CIBC World Markets Annual ...  Mar 30, 2005
Product Portfolio Reliant's product portfolio includes: DynaCirc(R) (isradipine) and DynaCirc(R) CR (an extended-release formulation) for the treatment of ... - PR Newswire

Reliant Pharmaceuticals Extends Lescol(R) Promotion Agreement  Apr 11, 2005
In addition to Lescol and Lescol XL, Reliant's product portfolio includes: DynaCirc® (isradipine) and DynaCirc® CR (an extended-release formulation) for the ... - Yahoo News

Reliant Pharmaceuticals to Present at SG Cowen 25th Annual Health ...  Mar 10, 2005
Product Portfolio Reliant's product portfolio includes: DynaCirc(R) (isradipine) and DynaCirc(R) CR (an extended-release formulation) for the treatment of ... - dBusinessNews Newark (press release),

Reliant Pharmaceuticals to Present at SG Cowen 25th Annual Health ...  Mar 9, 2005
Reliant's product portfolio includes: DynaCirc® (isradipine) and DynaCirc® CR (an extended-release formulation) for the treatment of hypertension; InnoPran ... - Yahoo News (press release)

Dosage Forms CAPSULES
Drug_Category Vasodilator Agents; Antihypertensive Agents; Calcium Channel Blockers;
Absorption 90%-95% absorbed followed by extensive first-pass metabolism yielding a bioavailability of 15-24%
Interactions Interactions for Isradipine:

Nitroglycerin: DynaCirc® (isradipine) has been safely coadministered with nitroglycerin.

Hydrochlorothiazide: A study in normal healthy volunteers has shown that concomitant administration of DynaCirc® (isradipine) and hydrochlorothiazide does not result in altered pharmacoktnetics of either drug. In a study in hypertensive patients, addition of isradipine to existing hydrochlorothiazide therapy did not result in any unexpected adverse effects, and isradipine had an additional antihypertensive effect.

Propranolol: In a single dose study in normal volunteers, coadministration of propranolol had a small effect on the rate but no effect on the extent of isradipine bioavailability. Significant increases In AUC (27%) and Cmax (58%) and decreases in tmax (23%) of propranolol were noted in this study. However, concomitant administration of 5 mg b.i.d. isradipine and 40 mg b.i.d. propranolol to healthy volunteers under steady-state conditions had no relevant effect on either drugís bioavailability, AUC and Cmax, differences were <20% between isradipine given singly and in combination with propranolol, and between propranolol given singly and in combination with isradipine.

Cimetidine: In a study in healthy volunteers, a one-week course of cimetidine at 400 mg b.i.d. with a single 5 mg dose of isradipine on the sixth day showed an increase in isradipine mean peak plasma concentrations (36%) and significant increase in area under the curve (50%). If isradipine therapy is initiated in a patient currently receiving cimetidine careful monitoring for adverse reactions is advised and downward dose adjustment may be required.

Rifampicin: In a study in healthy volunteers, a six-day course of rifampicin at 600 mg/day followed by a single 5 mg dose of isradipine resulted in a reduction in isradipine levels to below detectable limits. If rifampicin therapy is required, isradipine concentrations and therapeutic effects are likely to be markedly reduced or abolished as a consequence of increased metabolism and higher clearance of isradipine.

Warfarin: In a study in healthy volunteers, no clinically relevant pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic interaction between isradipine and racemic warfarin was seen when two single oral doses of warfarin (0.7 mg/kg body weight) were administered during 11 days of multipledose treatment with 5 mg b.i.d. isradipine. Neither racemic warfarin nor isradipine binding to plasma proteins in vitro was altered by the addition of the other drug.

Digoxin: The concomitant administration of DynaCirc® (isradipine) and digoxin in a single-dose pharmacokinetic study did not affect renal, nonrenal and total body clearance of digoxin.

Fentanyl Anesthesia: Severe hypotension has been reported during fentanyl anesthesia with concomitant use of a beta blocker and a calcium channel blocker. Even though such interactions have not been seen in clinical studies with DynaCirc® (isradipine), an increased volume of circulating fluids might be required if such an interaction were to occur.

Toxicity Side effects incldue lethargy, sinus tachycardia and transient hypotension
Organisms Affected Humans and other mammals
Chemical IUPAC Name methyl propan-2-yl
Chemical Formula C19H21N3O5
Molecular Weight 371.387 g/mol
Smiles String CC1=C(C(C(=C(N1)C)C(=O)OC(C)C)C2=CC=CC3=NON=C32)C(=O)OC
Melting Point 168-170°C
Water Solubility Not Available
State Solid, yellow, fine crystalline powder
LogP/Hphobicity 2.901
Isoelectric Point Not Available
Biotransformation Primarily hepatic
Half Life 8 hours
Protein Binding [%] 95%
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Drug Reference http://www.drugs.com/cons/Isradipine.html
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/israd.htm
http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/rxdrugprofiles/drugs/dyn1152.shtml
Drug Type Approved Drug
Accession No APRD00298
CAS Registry Number 75695-93-1
KEGG Compound ID D00349
PubChem ID SID:191160
PharmGKB ID PA450131
SwissProt ID Not Available
GenBank ID Not Available
Drug ID Number [DIN] Not Available

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