ISMO 20mg Tablet 30’s

About the drug:
Isosorbide Mononitrate is the drug that belongs to nitrate class of drugs. Isosorbide Mononitrate 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 Mononitrate works similar to the active moiety isosorbide dinitrate. 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:
Ismo 20 mg is manufactured by Abbott India, a famous pharmaceutical company. It is available on our website and you can buy Ismo 20 mg online from 24x7pharma.com.
What are the strengths available?
Isosorbide Mononitrate tablets are available in following strength on our website:
Ismo 20 mg
Imdur 30 mg
Imdur 60 mg
You can easily buy Ismo 20 mg online from 24x7pharma.com.
Before you take the drug:
? 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:
??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 patient?s 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 should it be taken?
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.
What if you miss the 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 the drugs:
All medicines have their side effects, sometimes they are serious, but most of the times they are not. You may need medical help in case the following troubles arise:
? 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
In such cases you must go for immediate medical help. Do not get alarmed by the list. You may /may not experience all of them.
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 Mononitrate. Drugs listed below may interact with Isosorbide Mononitrate can hinder its normal functioning
? Blood pressure medications
? Erectile dysfunction drugs like tadalafil and Vardenafil
? Beta blocker drugs like Atenolol
? Lithium supplements
? Aspirin?
? AliskirenNSAIDs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen
? Drospirenone and other birth control pills?
? Cough and cold medicine
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
Warning:
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 Mononitrate makes the skin prone to tanning. So, avoid coming in a 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