Description:
Isosorbide dinitrate is a nitrate medication used to prevent and treat angina pectoris (chest pain) and manage certain heart conditions. It works by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing the heart’s workload.
Prescription:
Dosage:
- Prevention of Angina: 10–20 mg, taken 2-3 times daily.
- Acute Angina Relief: 10 mg as needed.
- The exact dosage should be as prescribed by the doctor based on the patient’s condition.
Therapeutic Category:
- Anti-anginal Agent (Nitrate).
Active Ingredients/Composition:
- Isosorbide Dinitrate 10 mg per tablet.
Variant:
- Available in 10 mg and higher-strength tablets.
Consume Type:
Directions/Usage:
- Swallow the tablet with water, preferably on an empty stomach unless directed otherwise.
- Maintain a consistent dosing schedule for long-term management of symptoms.
- Avoid sudden discontinuation without consulting a doctor.
Common Side Effects:
- Headache (common during initial use).
- Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up).
- Nausea.
- Flushing or warmth in the face and neck.
- Rarely, low blood pressure or fainting.
Package Type:
- Blister packs or bottles containing tablets.
Storage Advice:
- Store at room temperature, below 30°C.
- Keep in a dry place, away from moisture and heat.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Safety Advice:
- Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment.
- Use cautiously in individuals with low blood pressure, dehydration, or certain heart conditions.
- Inform the doctor of any concurrent medications, especially those for erectile dysfunction or blood pressure, as interactions can occur.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed.
Product Substitutes:
- Sorbitrate 10mg.
- Isordil 10mg.
- Dilatrate-SR (Isosorbide Dinitrate).
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