Isobid 40 mg 20 Capsules

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Isosorbide dinitrate 40 mg capsules

What is isosorbide dinitrate and what is it used for?

• It is a vasodilator and is used in the long-term treatment and prevention of coronary circulatory disorders, angina, and rehabilitation after myocardial infarction.

Do not take isosorbide dinitrate:

• Hypersensitivity to isosorbide dinitrate
• Acute circulatory failure (shock, vascular collapse)
• Severe drop in blood pressure
• bleeding
• You were taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors (such as sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil)

Warnings and precautions:

• Use with caution in patients with increased intraocular pressure.
• Alcohol should be avoided during treatment.
• There is a possibility of accelerated hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) if you have a G6PD deficiency.

Possible side effects:

• Headache
• Water flow – drainage
• Low blood pressure

Other medications and isosorbide dinitrate:

• The use of phosphodiesterase inhibitors (such as sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) can lead to a more severe drop in blood pressure.
• Orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on motion) may occur with the combined use of calcium channel blockers (e.g., amlodipine), antihypertensive agents, phenothiazines, and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, doxepin).
• Alcohol use can lead to severe hypotension and collapse.

How to take isosorbide dinitrate:

• For adults over 18 years of age: The usual dose is one tablet twice a day.
• Do not exceed 240 mg daily.
• Do not open or crush
• Swallow whole with water
• Do not stop taking the medication unless instructed to do so by your healthcare provider.
• Do not use after the expiry date.

How to store isosorbide dinitrate:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• It should be stored at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.