ISOSORBIDE 5MG TAB

Overview

ISOSORBIDE 5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

ISOSORBIDE 5MG TAB is composed of: ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (5.0 MG)

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

Precautions for ISOSORBIDE 5MG TAB and its Constituents


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

Available Alternatives for ISOSORBIDE 5MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CORDIL 5MG TABINR 105 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG
ISORDIL 5 MG TABINR 8.75 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5 MG
ISORDIL 5MG TABINR 8.4 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG
ISOSORBIDE 5MG TABINR 31.5 for 50 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG
SORBITRATE 5MG TABINR 34.9 for 50 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

CARDICAP 10MG TABINR 11.23 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
CARDICAP TR 20MG CAPINR 60.33 for 25 CAPSULE TRISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG
DINOSPRAY 20MG SPRAYINR 165.07 for 20 ML SPRAYISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG
DURIDE 0.5MG TABISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
ISOLAZINE 20MG/37.5MG TABINR 65.5 for 10 TABLETSHYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG
ISOLAZINE FC-TABINR 65.5 for 10 TABLETSHYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20 MG
ISORDIL 10MG TABINR 7.28 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
ISOSORBIDE 10MG TABINR 3.18 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATEISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
SORBIDINE 10MG TABINR 160.58 for 10 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG
SORBITRATE 10MG TABINR 43.31 for 50 TABLETSISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10 MG