Isosorbide Dinitrate
आइसोसॉर्बाइड डाइनाइट्रेट
What it is
Isosorbide dinitrate is a medicine that helps relax blood vessels, reducing the heart's need for oxygen. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent angina, a type of chest pain that occurs due to reduced blood flow to the heart. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps the heart get more oxygen.
- Prophylaxis of angina due to coronary artery disease
How it works
Isosorbide dinitrate works by relaxing the blood vessels in the body. This relaxation reduces the workload on the heart and increases the supply of oxygen to the heart muscle, which helps prevent angina attacks.
How it is sold in India
In India Isosorbide Dinitrate comes as tablets and capsules.
Common side effects
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Who should not take it
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Questions people ask
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor before taking Isosorbide dinitrate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Can I take it with my other medicines?
Consult your doctor before taking Isosorbide dinitrate with other medicines, especially Sildenafil.
Is it safe if I have liver or kidney trouble?
Consult your doctor if you have severe hepatic or renal impairment before taking Isosorbide dinitrate.
What happens if I take too much?
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs of an overdose such as severe hypotension, severe headache, or difficulty breathing.
Does it make you sleepy?
Isosorbide dinitrate is not known to cause sleepiness.
Brand names
24 medicines sold in India contain Isosorbide Dinitrate.
Brands sold in India include Cardicap, Sorbitrate, Vasmocard, Isordil, Vasodil, Sorbidine, Isocrate, ANZIDIN. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
- National Formulary of India 2011 (Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) -- Isosorbide Dinitrate
- MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Isosorbide
- FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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