ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE

Overview

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE is a Schedule H drug.
Isosorbide Dinitrate is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain).

Usage

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE is generally used to treat: Angina, Unstable

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of anemia, dehydration, heart disease, low blood pressure, liver impairment, lupus, overactive thyroid, head injury, recent heart attack, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery and get up slowly from bed while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption.

Symptoms of Overdosage

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Fever, Confusion, Dizziness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Difficulty Breathing, Fainting, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Rare Side-Effects

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE : Throat Soreness, Pale Skin, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Easy Bruising, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE can interfere with: Myocardial Infarction, Congestive Heart Disease, Anemia, Hypotension, Diarrhoea, Cerebrovascular Insufficeincy, Shock, Pericarditis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Brain Tumor, Intracranial Hematoma, Benign Intracranial Hypertension, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Glaucoma

Technical Classification

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE is categorized as: ANTIANGINAL AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE as Ingredient

CARDICAP 10MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
CARDICAP TR 20MG CAPISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG
CORDIL 5MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG
DINOSPRAY 20MG SPRAYISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG
DURIDE 0.5MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
ISOLAZINE 20MG/37.5MG TABHYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG
ISOLAZINE FC-TABHYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20 MG
ISORDIL 10MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
ISORDIL 5 MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5 MG
ISORDIL 5MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG
ISOSORBIDE 10MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
ISOSORBIDE 5MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG
SORBIDINE 10MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
SORBITRATE 10MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10 MG
SORBITRATE 5MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5 MG