Isocrate 20mg Tablet

Isocrate 20mg Tablet

Welcome to the information page for Isocrate 20mg Tablet, brought to you by Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Isosorbide Dinitrate (20mg) and is indicated for Angina (heart-related chest pain),Heart Failure,Coronary artery disease,Hypertensive emergency,Anal fissure. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

Information about Isocrate 20mg Tablet (Brand: Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Angina (heart-related chest pain),Heart Failure,Coronary artery disease,Hypertensive emergency,Anal fissure

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  • MRP: ₹ 31.13
  • Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
  • Salt Combination: Isosorbide Dinitrate (20mg)
  • Brand: Roussel Laboratories Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Angina (heart-related chest pain),Heart Failure,Coronary artery disease,Hypertensive emergency,Anal fissure

Description

  • Isocrate 20mg Tablet is used to prevent chest pain (angina attacks)
  • It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart
  • These tablets will not treat an angina attack that has already begun
  • They may be also used to control heart failure
  • Isocrate 20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach
  • It is best taken at the same time every day
  • Your doctor will decide the dose and the number of times each day you should take them
  • You should take the medicine as it is prescribed for you and keep taking it, even if you feel well
  • If you stop taking it suddenly your risk of an angina attack will increase
  • Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this drug work better.
  • You can develop tolerance to this medicine over time, which means that the same dose becomes less effective
  • You have to stick to a really specific dosing schedule to prevent this from happening.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine include headache and lightheadedness
  • These may disappear once you have got used to the medicine
  • If you are worried, or the symptoms do not go away, let your doctor know
  • Some of these can be reduced by taking painkillers, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding alcohol
  • Alcohol may increase some side effects (dizziness, drowsiness, feeling light-headed, or fainting)
  • Medical tests (such as blood pressure) may be required to monitor your progress and check for side effects.

Cautions

Liver: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Isocrate 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isocrate 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Isocrate 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Isocrate 20mg Tablet is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Driving: UNSAFE: Isocrate 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Isocrate 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Isocrate 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: Consuming alcohol while taking Isocrate 20mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Drug Action: Nitric Oxide (NO) Donors
Therapeutic class: CARDIAC
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Nitrates

Uses

Uses of Isocrate 20mg Tablet

  • Angina (heart-related chest pain) Heart Failure Coronary artery disease Hypertensive emergency Anal fissure
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Isocrate 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Isocrate 20mg Tablet
  • Headache

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