Isradipine

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: DynaCirc

Pharmacological Mechanism

Dihydropyridine CCB — vascular smooth muscle preference. Studied for Parkinson disease neuroprotection (STEADY-PD III, neutral). Less commonly used than amlodipine for routine hypertension.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 8h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 10mg (Range: 2.5 - 20 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous
• cardiovascular