Sorbitrate 5 mg Tablet

ABOUT THE DRUG:

Isosorbide Dinitrate is the drug that belongs to nitrate class of drugs. Isosorbide Dinitrate is the drug that is primarily used in the treatment of Angina Pectoris.

USES OF THE DRUG:

This is a nitrate class drug that is efficient in treating Angina Pectoris or at least reducing the occurrence of this problem. The problem of angina pain is most common in patients with certain heart problems like coronary artery disease.
Angina pain is the chest pain that arises often due to the obstructions in the coronary arteries.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Isosorbide Dinitrate works similar to the active moiety isosorbide mononitrate. This drug reduces the overall load on the heart to pump the blood by causing the arterial and venous dilations. Along with the reduced workload of the heart the medicine also improves the balance of oxygen demand and supply of the Myocardium.

MANUFACTURER:

Sorbitrate 5 mg is manufactured by Abbott India, a famous pharmaceutical company. It is available on our website and you can buy Sorbitrate 5 mg online from Pillsblue.com.

DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:

Isosorbide Dinitrate tablets are available in following strength on our website:

Sorbitrate 5 mg
Sorbitrate 10 mg
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DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Do not take the drug if you:
Are dehydrated or are on low salt diet
Are pregnant or planning to conceive
Are breastfeeding as the drug may pass into the milk and harm the newborn

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Have an allergy to isosorbide or any other ingredient of the drug
Have heart diseases like congestive heart failure
Have low blood pressure
Have kidney disease
Have liver disease
Have diabetes

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Generally, this tablet is advised to be taken once in a day. Always take the dose as prescribed by the physician. It is very important to consume medicine timely. Various factors are observed before prescribing a drug. Doctor will prescribe the best suitable dose for you. Dosage can be adjusted depending upon the patients severity of the condition.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

You must swallow the whole tablet with one glass full of water. Do not crush or chew it. You can take it with or without food. It is best to take it at the same time daily because that way it is able to show best results and also helps to remember the time to take the drug. Dose adjustments are done on the basis of blood pressure levels. Always take the medicine as instructed by the doctor.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT?

It is important to take the drug as instructed by your doctor. The sudden discontinuance of medicine can cause undesirable reactions. So, it is necessary that before stopping the drug intake, you should always consult a physician first.

OVERDOSE:

You may need urgent medical attention for this you can call your doctor immediately or can visit the nearest health care center. You may feel dizziness, fainting and lightheadedness.

MISS DOSE:

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the dose and take your next dose at the correct time. Do not double up the dose to compensate for the missed one.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SORBITRATE 5MG:

SERIOUS

Mild dizziness
 Troubled breathing
Stomach pain /nausea
 Dry cough/dry mouth
Pain or stiffness in joints
Fever
Sore throat
 Headache
Chest pain
 Chest tightness
 Fast/irregular heartbeats
 Pale or yellowing of skin
 Skin rashes, itching and hives
Swelling of mouth, face and lips

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Always inform your doctor about the drugs you are taking till date. Give a complete list of prescription or non prescription drugs and any other disease conditions. This way, the doctor is able to decide and give you the list of drugs and other things that may interact with Isosorbide Dinitrate. Drugs listed below may interact with Isosorbide Dinitrate can hinder its normal functioning:

Blood pressure medications
Erectile dysfunction drugs like Tadalafil and Vardenafil
Beta blocker drugs like Atenolol
Lithium supplements
Aspirin
Aliskiren
NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen
Drospirenone and other birth control pills
Cough and cold medicines

Do not start, stop or change the dosage of any drug before checking them first with the doctor. Discuss the full list of drugs that you might be taking with your doctor

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Take the drug at the regular time intervals
This drug causes dizziness so avoid driving and machinery after consuming it as these works require extreme alertness
Do not share your medicine with any other person even if you feel that the symptoms are same
Isosorbide Dinitrate makes the skin prone to tanning. So, avoid coming into contact with the sun and wear protective clothing and sunscreen that provides shielding.

Avoid standing up or getting up from a lying position very fast as it may cause you dizziness
Older people are more sensitive to the side effects of this drug

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol while taking Sorbitrate 5 Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

Sorbitrate 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Sorbitrate 5 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Sorbitrate 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Sorbitrate 5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sorbitrate 5 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Sorbitrate 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sorbitrate 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.