Description:
Isosorbide dinitrate is a nitrate medication used to prevent and treat angina pectoris (chest pain) and manage certain heart conditions such as heart failure. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, improving blood flow, and reducing the heart’s workload.

Prescription:

• Required.

Dosage:

• Prevention of Angina: 10–20 mg, taken 2-3 times daily.
• Acute Angina Relief: 10 mg as needed, as directed by a healthcare provider.
• Dosage depends on the condition being treated and the patient’s response.

Therapeutic Category:

• Anti-anginal Agent (Nitrate).

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Isosorbide Dinitrate 10 mg per tablet.

Variant:

• 10 mg strength.

Consume Type:

• Oral (tablets).

Directions/Usage:

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Take at the prescribed times daily for consistent therapeutic effect.
• Follow the prescribed nitrate-free interval to prevent tolerance.

Common Side Effects:

• Headache (common initially, often resolves with continued use).
• Dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Nausea.
• Flushing.
• Low blood pressure (hypotension) or fainting (in rare cases).

Package Type:

• Typically available in blister packs or bottle packs containing multiple tablets.

Storage Advice:

• Store below 30°C.
• Keep in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Avoid alcohol, as it may enhance blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Use with caution in patients with hypotension, dehydration, or specific heart conditions.
• Do not stop the medication abruptly without consulting a healthcare provider.
• Avoid combining with medications for erectile dysfunction, as severe hypotension may occur.
• Consult a doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Product Substitutes:

• Sorbitrate 10mg.
• Isordil 10mg.
• Imdur 10mg.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Dipharma

Country of Origin:

• USA