A Card 20mg

Tablet

Pack Size : 10 Tablet x 1 Strip

Generics : Isosorbide Mononitrate

Manufacturer : Acme Laboratories Ltd.

Best Price * TK 14.30

* Delivery will be done in Dhaka city only.

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Description

Generic Name

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Precaution

Severe renal or severe hepatic impairment, hypothyroidism, malnutrition, or hypothermia. Caution in patients who are already hypotensive. May aggravate angina caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Tolerance may develop after long-term treatment. Lactation. Lactation: Unknown whether drug crosses into breast milk; use caution

Indication

Angina pectoris

Contra Indication

Severe hypotension or anaemia, hypovolaemia, heart failure due to obstruction, or raised intracranial pressure due to head trauma or cerebral haemorrhage.

Dose

N/A

Side Effect

Hypotension, tachycardia, flushing, headache, dizziness, palpitation, syncope, confusion. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. Restlessness, weakness and vertigo. Dry mouth, chest pain, back pain, oedema, fatigue, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, dyspepsia and flatulence. Potentially Fatal: Severe hypotension and cardiac failure.

Pregnancy Category

Name : C

Description

Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Mode of Action

Isosorbide mononitrate relaxes vascular smooth muscles by stimulating cyclic-GMP. It decreases left ventricular pressure (preload) and arterial resistance (afterload).

Interaction

Hypotensive effects may be increased when used with alcohol or vasodilators. Concurrent use with calcium channel blockers may lead to marked orthostatic hypotension. Potentially Fatal: Significant hypotension may occur when used with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy category: C Lactation: Unknown whether drug crosses into breast milk; use caution

Adult Dose

Oral Angina Pectoris Prevention of angina pectoris caused by coronary artery disease Adult: 20 mg 2-3 times daily. Dose may range from 20-120 mg daily. As LA form: One capsule once daily. Elderly: Intiate at lower doses.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

N/A

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach (i.e. At least one hour before food or two hours after food).

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