ISMOTAG 5mg Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Isosorbide Dinitrate 5 mg
Manufacturer
Innovative Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONISMOTAG 5MG contains Isosorbide dinitrate which belongs to the group of medicines called Nitrate Vasodilators. It is used to prevent angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease and helps to control certain types of heart failure. Angina pectoris is defined as a sudden, sharp, severe pain originating from the apex of heart and radiating to the left shoulder. The pain is severe and crushing, and it is characterized by feeling of pressure and suffocation, behind breastbone. ISMOTAG 5MG is not recommended for use if you have anaemia, had a heart attack, bleeding in the brain, head injury, very low blood pressure, low blood volume (hypovolaemia). Before taking ISMOTAG 5MG, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney, heart, or thyroid problems, glaucoma, or extremely low body temperature. Avoid consumption of alcohol during management with ISMOTAG 5MG as it may increase the risk of low blood pressure. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant or planning to have a baby ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. ISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. Along with the management, your doctor might advice you to make certain lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol and smoking, improve your sleep at night, eating a healthy diet and manage weight. The most common
Uses
OF ISMOTAG 5MG Prevents angina pectoris Helps to control certain types of heart failure
How It Works
ISMOTAG 5MG works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart and this reduces the strain on the heart making it easier to pump blood, thereby it provides relief from anginal symptoms.
Directions for Use
Take ISMOTAG 5MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based upon your age and disease condition. Do not stop taking ISMOTAG 5MG unless your doctor advises you to stop.
Side Effects
taking ISMOTAG 5MG are headache, low blood pressure, dizziness when standing up, rapid heartbeat, drowsiness, tiredness, and swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms get worse. USES OF ISMOTAG 5MG Prevents angina pectoris Helps to control certain types of heart failure HOW ISMOTAG 5MG WORKSISMOTAG 5MG works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart and this reduces the strain on the heart making it easier to pump blood, thereby it provides relief from anginal symptoms. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake ISMOTAG 5MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based upon your age and disease condition. Do not stop taking ISMOTAG 5MG unless your doctor advises you to stop. SIDE EFFECTS OF ISMOTAG 5MGCOMMON headache decrease in blood pressure, dizziness or fainting when standing up due to low blood pressure rapid heartbeat drowsiness, tiredness, weakness swelling of the hands, ankles or feet UNCOMMON nausea or vomiting skin rashes or flushing collapsing with slow or irregular heartbeat and fainting Stop taking ISMOTAG 5MG and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: signs or symptoms of cerebral ischaemia (stroke) (such as weakness in one arm or leg or one entire side of the body, slurred speech and loss of coordination) worsening of angina due to very low blood pressure allergic reaction symptoms such as rash, itching or difficulty breathing
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYISMOTAG 5MG is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG. BREASTFEEDINGISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience headache, tiredness or dizziness after taking ISMOTAG 5MG. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine, because it may raise the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine. KIDNEYISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG. LIVERISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in patients with severe liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG. ALLERGYDo not take ISMOTAG 5MG if you are allergic to Isosorbide dinitrate or other nitrates (such as isosorbide mononitrate, nitroglycerin) or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in patients with impaired gas exchange due to lung disease. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG. HEART DISEASEISMOTAG 5MG is not recommended for use in patients who had a heart attack (myocardial infarction), circulatory failure and congestive heart failure. ISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in heart conditions like hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (heart muscle becomes abnormally thick), constrictive pericarditis (sac-like covering of the heart (the pericardium) becomes thickened and scarred), cardiac tamponade (compression of the heart caused by fluid collecting in the sac surrounding the heart), low cardiac filling pressures, aortic/mitral valve stenosis, diseases associated with raised pressure in the head, or impaired gas exchange due to ischemic heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG. OTHERSISMOTAG 5MG is not recommended for use if you: suffer from anaemia (reduction in red blood cells which can make the skin pale and cause weakness or breathlessness) had a brain haemorrhage (bleeding) had a head injury (trauma) have a low blood volume (hypovolaemia) have very low blood pressure Before taking ISMOTAG 5MG inform your doctor if you: have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) have an underactive thyroid gland are undernourished as a result of poor diet are suffering from hypothermia suffer from very poor circulation Use in pediatrics: ISMOTAG 5MG is not recommended for use in children. Consult child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: ISMOTAG 5MG should be used with caution in elderly patients with kidney or liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking ISMOTAG 5MG.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking ISMOTAG 5MG, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: betablockers (Ex. atenolol), calcium channel blockers (Ex. amlodipine), vasodilators (Ex. hydralazine), ACE inhibitors (Ex. enalapril) (used to manage high blood pressure) monoamine oxidase inhibitors such as phenelzine, selegiline and tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, amoxapine (used to manage depression) neuroleptics such as thioridazine, chlorpromazine (used to manage symptoms of schizophrenia) riociguat (used to manage pulmonary hypertension) phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil (used to manage male erectile dysfunction) ergotamine (used to manage migraine) sapropterin (used to lower phenylalanine levels in the blood) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ISMOTAG 5MG, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are extremely low blood pressure, nausea or dizziness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Isosorbide dinitrate Pharmacological Category : Nitrate Vasodilators Therapeutic Indication : Angina pectoris, Certain types of heart failure Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep ISMOTAG 5MG out of reach of children Store at room temperature