Sorbitrate 10mg Tablet 50'S
INR 40.88INR 40.88
Category :
Angina
Sub Category :
Rx required
Mfr by:
Abbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Country of Origin:
NA
What is SORBITRATE 10MG?
SORBITRATE 10MG contains Isosorbide Dinitrate which belongs to vasodilators
It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the strain on the heart making it easier to pump blood
What SORBITRATE 10MG is used for?
SORBITRATE 10MG is used to
relieve the pain and frequency of angina attacks
control certain types of heart failure
Talk to Doctor
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
are allergic to Isosorbide dinitrate or to any other ingredients of this medicine
have low blood pressure
suffer from hemorrhage (problems with bleeding)
are dehydrated due to illness such as diarrhea or vomiting
have heart problems
have severe anemia
have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
suffer from deficiency of an enzyme called glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
have severe kidney or liver problems
have an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
suffer from hypothermia
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding speak to a doctor before taking SORBITRATE 10MG
Always take SORBITRATE 10MG exactly as your doctor has told you
Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water
Adults
Angina: 30-120mg daily in divided doses
Heart failure: 40-160mg daily in divided doses
The maximum daily dose is 240mg in divided doses
If you take more SORBITRATE 10MG
If you take more SORBITRATE 10MG, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor immediately
If you forget to take SORBITRATE 10MG
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you forget to take a dose take it as soon as you remember it and then take the next dose at the right time
If you stop taking SORBITRATE 10MG
Do not stop using SORBITRATE 10MG without consulting your doctor
Serious
Like all medicines, SORBITRATE 10MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
allergic skin reactions, skin that is red, flaky or peeling (exfoliative dermatitis)
severe form of skin rash with flushing, fever, blisters or ulcers (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome)
swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema)
Common
Like all medicines, SORBITRATE 10MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
decrease in blood pressure marked by dizziness or faintness when standing up due to low blood pressure
swelling of the hands, ankles or feet
headache
flushing
Uncommon
Like all medicines, SORBITRATE 10MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
worsening of angina due to very low blood pressure
collapsing with slow or irregular heart beat and fainting
Very Rare
Like all medicines, SORBITRATE 10MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
shortness of breath
increased pressure in the eye (angle closure glaucoma)
a type of tumor that affects the pituitary, may cause headaches or vision problems
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken following medicines,
noradrenaline (norepinephrine) to treat high blood pressure or heart attack
acetylcholine used in some operations
medicines to treat high blood pressure such as calcium channel blockers (e.g. nifedipine)
tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline)
phenothiazines (e.g. chlorpromazine) to treat mental illness
histamine to treat allergies
sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil, used to treat male erection dysfunction
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use SORBITRATE 10MG after the expiry date
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