Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg)

Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg) — Uses and Benefits

Isosorbide Dinitrate is mainly prescribed for people with heart-related chest pain, especially those suffering from angina.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Prevention of angina (chest pain) attacks
• Treatment of an ongoing angina attack
• Long-term management of coronary artery disease symptoms
• Sometimes used to help manage certain types of heart failure along with other medicines

HOW IT WORKS

• Relaxes and widens blood vessels, especially veins
• Reduces the workload on the heart
• Improves blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle
• Lowers the frequency and severity of chest pain episodes

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for sudden heart attack treatment on its own
• Not a painkiller for general body pain
• Not used for high blood pressure as a first-choice medicine
• Not meant for erectile dysfunction treatment and should never be combined with those medicines

This medicine should only be used as advised by your doctor, based on your heart condition and overall health.

How to Use Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually with or without food
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush unless your doctor says it is a chewable or sublingual form
• Take at the same time(s) each day to maintain steady effect
• Do not stop suddenly without consulting your doctor, as this may worsen chest pain
• Sit down before taking a dose during an angina attack, as it may cause dizziness

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat, light, and moisture
• Keep the container tightly closed
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing of the face
• Feeling weak

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea or vomiting
• Low blood pressure on standing up
• Fast heartbeat
• Restlessness

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Chest pain that worsens or does not go away
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Difficulty breathing
• Signs of severe allergic reaction such as swelling of face, lips, or throat

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg) — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a valid doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to isosorbide dinitrate or other nitrates
• Have severe low blood pressure
• Have recently had a head injury or bleeding in the brain
• Are taking medicines for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil
• Have severe anaemia

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have low blood pressure or are prone to fainting
• Have any heart valve problems
• Have liver or kidney disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Consume alcohol regularly

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Erectile dysfunction medicines (can cause dangerous drop in blood pressure)
• Other blood pressure–lowering medicines
• Alcohol
• Certain medicines for depression or Parkinson's disease

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

Alcohol can increase dizziness and lower blood pressure further, so it is best avoided unless your doctor says it is safe.

Will this medicine cure my heart disease completely?

No, it helps control symptoms like chest pain but does not cure the underlying heart condition; other treatments and lifestyle changes are also needed.

Can I take this along with medicines for erectile dysfunction?

• No, combining these can cause a dangerous fall in blood pressure and should never be done.
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