Ismo 10 Mg

Ismo 10 Mg

Ismo 10 Mg Tablet falls under the category of drugs called nitrates. Ismo 10 Mg Tablet widens blood vessels allowing for an increase of blood flow to the heart. It is also used to avoid an angina attack. Ismo 10 Mg Tablet is sold under different tade names in different countries.

Side effects of using Ismo 10 Mg Tablet include light-hedadedness, increase in chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, severe headches or acute migraines, a painful feeling in your jaw, a quivering feeling in the chest. In the case of the above-mentioned reactions, contact your doctor as soon as possible. As a preventive measure.

Drug = Isosorbide Mononitrate

Strength = 10 Mg

Manufacturer = Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

How To Take

Take Ismo 10 Mg by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day. Each day, take the first dose when you wake up, then take the second dose 7 hours later. It is important to take the drug at the same times each day. Do not change the dosing times unless directed by your doctor.

Use Ismo 10 Mg regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Dosage

Ismo 20 Mg

Ismo 10 Mg

Ismo Retard Tablet

Side Effects

Bluish discoloration of lips, fingernails, palm, or hands

Irregular heartbeat

Low blood pressure

Dizziness and fainting

Headache

Nausea or Vomiting

Chest pain

Difficulty in breathing

Difficulty in swallowing

Hives and redness of skin

Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet

Agitation and anxiety

Sleeplessnes

Warning

Ismo 10 Mg is not recommended for use by pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future.

Ismo 10 Mg is not recommended for use by women who are breastfeeding. Your doctor may prescribe an alternate medicine or ask you to stop breastfeeding if the medicine has to be used.

Report the incidence of all other diseases of the heart, lung, thyroid, kidney, liver etc to the doctor before receiving this medicine. All these conditions should be taken into consideration to ensure safe and effective use of this medicine.

Use of Ismo 10 Mg can cause a fall in blood pressure in general and may make you feel dizzy especially while getting up from lying or sitting position (Postural hypotension).

The likelihood of development of drug tolerance is very high if this medicine is taken very regularly. A minimal amount of nitrate free time is required to avoid tolerance is 10-12 hr/day. The tolerance developed is in general for nitrates and may affect other medicines containing nitrates (cross-tolerance).

Uses

Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.

Ismo 10 Mg will not relieve chest pain once it occurs. Also, it is not intended to be taken just before physical activities (such as exercise or sexual intercourse) to prevent chest pain. Other medications may be prescribed by your doctor for these conditions. Consult your doctor for more details.