Isradipine is practically insoluble in water but is soluble in ethanol.
Formula
1
Isradipine 1mg per mL |
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| Isradipine
capsules (Dynacirc®)
5mg |
10 |
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| Glycerol (to levigate
to paste) |
qs |
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| Syrup |
50 |
mL |
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| Expiry: 30
days. |
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Stability:
Chemically stable for at least 35 days
in
amber glass bottles at 4°C. |
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| Storage: Refrigerate. Amber,
glass bottles. |
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| Shake
well before use |
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NOTE
- The drug is in suspension and may have a tendency to settle and form
a sediment over time.
Shake well before giving the dose.
For information on paediatric dosing of isradipine see;
Johnson CE, Jacobson PA, Song MH. Isradipine therapy in hypertensive
pediatric patients. Ann
Pharmacother. 1997 Jun;31(6):704-7.
REFERENCE
- MacDonald JL, Johnson CE, Jacobson P. Am J Hosp Pharm
1994; 51: 2409-11. [PubMed
Link]
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