Sorbitrate 10 Tablet

Description

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet contains Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg), a medicine that belongs to the class of nitrates. It is primarily used for the prevention and treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart).

It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, which reduces the heart’s workload and improves the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. This helps in relieving chest pain, preventing angina attacks, and improving exercise tolerance in patients with coronary artery disease.

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Uses

• Prevention and treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain)

• Management of coronary artery disease

• Sometimes used in heart failure, as prescribed by a doctor

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How to Use

• Take the tablet by mouth with water, as directed by your doctor.

• It may be placed under the tongue (sublingual use) for faster relief during angina attacks.

• Do not chew or swallow if prescribed for sublingual use.

• Use it at the same time daily if prescribed for long-term prevention.

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Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Headache (very common, due to vessel relaxation)

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Flushing (warmth, redness of skin)

• Low blood pressure

Serious but rare side effects:

• Fainting

• Fast/irregular heartbeat

• Severe allergic reaction (swelling, rash, difficulty breathing)

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Precautions

• Do not use together with medicines for erectile dysfunction (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) as it can cause dangerous drop in blood pressure.

• Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, anemia, glaucoma, or recent head injury.

• Avoid alcohol as it may increase dizziness or fainting risk.

• Use with caution in elderly patients.

• Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clearly prescribed.

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Key Ingredient Recap

• Isosorbide Dinitrate (10mg): A nitrate that relaxes blood vessels, reduces heart strain, and prevents chest pain (angina).