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Isolazine Tablet

Manufacturer :  Lupin Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Isolazine Tablet

This medication is used in the treatment of chest pain or angina that occurs as a result of heart disease. Doctors may prescribe the tablet in combination with other drugs.

The medicine effectively relaxes blood vessels of the body, which in turn reduces stress on the heart. As a result, the heart required less oxygen, and chest pain is reduced. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any substances that are present in the drug.

Inform your doctor if you suffer from thyroid or heart issues, trauma in the head, anemia or internal brain bleeding. Some common side effects of this medication are light-headedness, headaches, itching, rashes and hives. In this case, you should seek medical help immediately.

    What are the uses of Isolazine Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Isolazine Tablet ?

    • Allergy

    • Anemia

    • Obstructive Heart Disease

    • Head Trauma/Increased Intracranial Pressure

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    What are the side effects of Isolazine Tablet ?

    • Bluish Discoloration Of Lips, Fingernails, Palm, Or Hands

    • Irregular Heart Beat

    • Low Blood Pressure

    • Dizziness

    • Headache

    • Nausea Or Vomiting

    • Chest Pain

    • Difficulty In Swallowing

    • Redness Of Skin

    • Burning Or Tingling Sensation Of Hands And Feet

    • Agitation

    • Sleeplessness

    • Blood Circulatory Failure

    Key highlights of Isolazine Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4-6 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of this medicine can be observed within 20-30 minutes of administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medicine is suggested to be ignored by breastfeeding mothers.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Missed Dose instructions

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine gets converted to nitric oxide (NO) free radicals in the body which relax the blood vessels and reduces the load on the heart. This results in an improved blood flow and reduced oxygen demand.

      What are the interactions of Isolazine Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol

        The uptake of alcohol must be stopped while consuming this medication.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Medicine

        This medicine should not be used in combination with amitriptyline, amlodipine, prilocaine, sildenafil and riociguat.
      • Interaction with Disease

        Disease

        Patients who suffer from acute myocardial infarction, hypotension or cardiogenic shock and glaucoma should not use this medicine.

      FAQs about Isolazine Tablet

      • Ques : What is Isolazine tablet?

        Ans : The medication works by widening the blood vessels in the heart, thus relaxing the blood vessels and improving the blood flow.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Isolazine tablet?

        Ans : It is used for the treatment of severe chest pain, high blood pressure, congestive cardiac failure, failure of heart, and hypertensive crisis.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Isolazine tablet?

        Ans : Possible side-effects have been observed include fast heartbeat, restlessness, swelling or blistering of the skin, and nausea.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Isolazine tablet?

        Ans : Isolazine should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Isolazine Tablet?

        Ans : It should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Alcohol, Allergic reactions, Anemia, Avanafil, Brain hemorrhage, Coronary artery disease, Head injury, Heart attack, Low blood pressure, etc.

      • Ques : Is Isolazine Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary.

      • Ques : Will Isolazine Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose can lead to increased chances of side effects.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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