Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for SORBITRATE 5MG TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Rare Side-Effects
- 7 Disease Interactions
- 8 Technical Classification
- 9 Prescription Statistics
- 9.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 9.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 9.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 9.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 9.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 9.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 9.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 10 Available Alternatives for SORBITRATE 5MG TAB
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Overview
SORBITRATE 5MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.SORBITRATE 5MG TAB is composed of: ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (5 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, UnstableFrequently 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 SORBITRATE 5MG TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
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, GlaucomaTechnical Classification
ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE is categorized as: ANTIANGINAL AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| SOS | 92% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 90 Days | 41% |
| 30 Days | 38% |
| 60 Days | 7% |
| 180 Days | 7% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 18 to 35yrs | 3% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 9% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 21% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 31% |
| 70yrs and above | 36% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 28% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Cardiologist | 88% |
| Physician | 4% |
| Cardio Thoracic Surgeon | 2% |
| Neurologist | 1% |
| Nephrologist | 1% |
| Gastroenterologist | 1% |
| None | 1% |
| Oncologist | 1% |
| Pulmonologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| PAN 40MG TAB | 31% |
| ECOSPRIN TAB 150MG | 24% |
| ECOSPRIN TAB 75MG | 18% |
| CLOPITAB 75MG TAB | 15% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| ECG (ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY) | 16% |
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 13% |
| HBA1C (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 12% |
| FBS (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 11% |
Available Alternatives for SORBITRATE 5MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CORDIL 5MG TAB | INR 105 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG |
| ISORDIL 5 MG TAB | INR 8.75 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5 MG |
| ISORDIL 5MG TAB | INR 8.4 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG |
| ISOSORBIDE 5MG TAB | INR 31.5 for 50 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5.0 MG |
| SORBITRATE 5MG TAB | INR 34.9 for 50 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CARDICAP 10MG TAB | INR 11.23 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG |
| CARDICAP TR 20MG CAP | INR 60.33 for 25 CAPSULE TR | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG |
| DINOSPRAY 20MG SPRAY | INR 165.07 for 20 ML SPRAY | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG |
| DURIDE 0.5MG TAB | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE | |
| ISOLAZINE 20MG/37.5MG TAB | INR 65.5 for 10 TABLETS | HYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20.0 MG |
| ISOLAZINE FC-TAB | INR 65.5 for 10 TABLETS | HYDRALAZINE 37.5 MG, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 20 MG |
| ISORDIL 10MG TAB | INR 7.28 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG |
| ISOSORBIDE 10MG TAB | INR 3.18 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG |
| ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE | |
| SORBIDINE 10MG TAB | INR 160.58 for 10 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10.0 MG |
| SORBITRATE 10MG TAB | INR 43.31 for 50 TABLETS | ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE 10 MG |