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Dilatrate-SR, ISDN, Isordil, Isordil Tembids, Isordil Titradose, Sorbitrate, |Dilatrate-SR Dilatrate-SR

Dilatrate-SR

Generic Name: isosorbide dinitrate (eye soe SOR bide dye NYE trate)
Brand Names: Dilatrate-SR, ISDN, Isordil, Isordil Tembids, Isordil Titradose, Sorbitrate

What is isosorbide dinitrate?

Isosorbide dinitrate is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Isosorbide dinitrate dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Isosorbide dinitrate is used to treat or prevent attacks of chest pain (angina).

Isosorbide dinitrate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about isosorbide dinitrate?

Isosorbide dinitrate can cause severe headaches, especially when you first start using it. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use the medication. Do not stop taking isosorbide dinitrate. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking isosorbide dinitrate?

Before taking this isosorbide dinitrate, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• early signs of a heart attack (chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling);

• congestive heart failure;

• severe anemia (a lack of red blood cells); or

• low blood pressure; or

• kidney disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use isosorbide dinitrate, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Isosorbide dinitrate can cause severe headaches, especially when you first start using it. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use isosorbide dinitrate. Do not stop taking the medication. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication.

How should I take isosorbide dinitrate?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

If possible, try to rest or stay seated when you use this medication. Isosorbide dinitrate can cause dizziness or fainting.

If you use isosorbide dinitrate to treat an angina attack: Use the medicine at the first sign of chest pain. Place the sublingual tablet under your tongue and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow it. The chewable tablet should be chewed and then held in the mouth for about 2 minutes before swallowing.

You may use additional tablets every 5 minutes, but not more than 3 tablets in 15 minutes.

It is important to keep this medicine on hand at all times in case of an angina attack. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

Do not change brands of isosorbide dinitrate without the approval of your doctor.

Throw away any leftover isosorbide dinitrate on the expiration date. Expired isosorbide will not treat your condition.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since isosorbide dinitrate is often used only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If your next dose is less than 2 hours away, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time.

If you are using the extended-release tablet and your next dose is less than 6 hours away, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time.

Do not use extra medicine to make up a missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of an isosorbide dinitrate overdose may include a severe throbbing headache, confusion, fever, fast or pounding heartbeats, dizziness, vision problems, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, trouble breathing, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, and seizures.

What should I avoid while taking isosorbide dinitrate?

Isosorbide dinitrate side effects

• fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heart rate;

• blurred vision or dry mouth; or

• feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting, sweating, pale skin fainting.

Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur, such as:

• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin; or

• feeling weak or dizzy.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect isosorbide dinitrate?

Before taking isosorbide dinitrate, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• blood pressure medication;

• dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) or ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, and others);

• an erectile dysfunction medication such as tadalafil (Cialis) or vardenafil (Levitra);

• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and others; or

• a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Tiazac, Cardizem), nifedipine (Procardia), nimodipine (Nimotop), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Verelan), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use isosorbide dinitrate, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect isosorbide dinitrate. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about isosorbide dinitrate written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Isosorbide dinitrate is available with a prescription generically and under several brand names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Isordil 2.5 mg Sublingual--round, yellow tablets

• Isordil 5 mg Sublingual--round, pink tablets

• Isordil 10 mg Sublingual--round, white tablets

• Isordil 5 mg--round, pink, scored tablets

• Isordil 10 mg--round, white, scored tablets

• Isordil 20 mg--round, green, scored tablets

• Isordil 30 mg--round, blue, scored tablets

• Isordil 40 mg--round, light-green, scored tablets

• Isordil Tembids 40 mg--round, canary-colored, controlled-release tablets

• Isordil Tembids 40 mg--transparent/blue, controlled-release capsules

• Dilatrate SR 40 mg--pink/colorless capsules filled with white beads

• Sorbitrate 2.5 mg Sublingual--white, round tablets

• Sorbitrate 5 mg Sublingual--pink, round tablets

• Sorbitrate 5 mg Chewable--green, round, scored tablets

• Sorbitrate 10 mg Chewable--yellow, round, scored tablets

• Sorbitrate 5 mg--green, oval, scored tablets

• Sorbitrate 10 mg--yellow, oval, scored tablets

• Sorbitrate 20 mg--blue, oval, scored tablets

• Sorbitrate 30 mg--white, oval, scored tablets

• Sorbitrate 40 mg--light-blue, oval, scored tablets

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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