Isosorbide Dinitrate: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Isosorbide Dinitrate Benefits & Uses

Isosorbide Dinitrate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Other Benefits

Isosorbide Dinitrate Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Isosorbide Dinitrate Related Warnings

Is the use of Isosorbide Dinitrate safe for pregnant women?

Isosorbide Dinitrate should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Isosorbide Dinitrate safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Isosorbide Dinitrate in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Isosorbide Dinitrate is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Isosorbide Dinitrate on the Kidneys?

Using Isosorbide Dinitrate does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Isosorbide Dinitrate on the Liver?

Isosorbide Dinitrate does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Isosorbide Dinitrate on the Heart?

Isosorbide Dinitrate has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Isosorbide Dinitrate with Other Drugs

Isosorbide Dinitrate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sildenafil

Moderate

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Codeine

Lisinopril

Isosorbide Dinitrate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Isosorbide Dinitrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Anemia
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Isosorbide Dinitrate

Is this Isosorbide Dinitrate habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Isosorbide Dinitrate has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Isosorbide Dinitrate since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Isosorbide Dinitrate only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Isosorbide Dinitrate is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Isosorbide Dinitrate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Isosorbide Dinitrate

Taking Isosorbide Dinitrate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Isosorbide Dinitrate

Consumption of alcohol and Isosorbide Dinitrate together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Isosorbide Dinitrate

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Isosorbide Dinitrate cause weight gain?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Isosorbide Dinitrate does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Isosorbide Dinitrate cause headache?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Isosorbide Dinitrate may cause a headache. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Isosorbide Dinitrate work?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Isosorbide Dinitrate contains isosorbide dinitrate which is a vasodilator. It works by causing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and dilation of the blood vessels (vasodilation) which promotes increase in oxygen and blood supply to the heart this also reduces the workload of the heart (reduces preload and afterload).