Angitab is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Angina.
The optimal dosage of Angitab is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Angitab include Headache, Dizziness, Flushing. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Angitab can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Angitab go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Angitab's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Angitab's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Angitab related warnings section.
Angitab can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Angitab in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Anemia. Other contraindications of Angitab have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Angitab have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Angitab, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Angitab is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Angitab safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Angitab.
Is the use of Angitab safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Angitab for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Angitab on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Angitab on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Angitab on the Liver?
Using Angitab does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Angitab on the Heart?
Angitab is rarely harmful for the heart.
Angitab should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Angitab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Angitab habit forming or addictive?
Angitab does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Angitab as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Angitab is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Angitab for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Angitab
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Angitab with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Angitab
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Angitab with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; monoket® (isosorbide mononitrate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 544
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 716-718
