Vasotrate, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Angina.
The right dosage of Vasotrate depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Vasotrate include Headache, Dizziness, Flushing. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Vasotrate can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Vasotrate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Vasotrate's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Vasotrate has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vasotrate related warnings section.
Vasotrate is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Anemia as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vasotrate are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Vasotrate may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vasotrate is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Vasotrate 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 Vasotrate safe for pregnant women?
Vasotrate has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Vasotrate safe during breastfeeding?
Vasotrate has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vasotrate on the Kidneys?
Vasotrate is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Vasotrate on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Vasotrate on the liver.
What is the effect of Vasotrate on the Heart?
Side effects of Vasotrate rarely affect the heart.
Vasotrate 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 Vasotrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vasotrate habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vasotrate is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Vasotrate you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vasotrate only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Vasotrate for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vasotrate
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Vasotrate together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vasotrate
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vasotrate 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
