| Active Ingredient | Isosorbide Mononitrate |
| Brand | Ismo |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral tablets |
Ismo tablet is a prescription medicine used to prevent episodes of angina, a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. It contains isosorbide mononitrate as the active compound which belongs to a class of medicines known as nitrates.
Clinical Uses
Ismo Tablet is a prescription medicine used to prevent angina pectoris, a type of chest pain caused by coronary artery disease. It is also prescribed to help prevent heart-related chest pain in people with heart disease. It is important to note that Ismo tablet helps with for preventing angina attacks and will not relieve a chest pain attack that has already started.
Dosage Strengths
The Ismo tablets dosage strengths available at 5M Biotech India include- 20mg, 30mg, and 60mg. Consult your doctor to determine what will be the right dosage strength for your condition.
Do not self medicate this medicine.
How It Works
Ismo tablet works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. This helps improve the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart and reduces the effort required by the heart to pump blood throughout the body. By reducing the heart’s workload and improving the oxygen flow, Ismo tablet helps prevent angina in patients.
Side Effects
Ismo tablet may cause some side effects. The commonly side effects include-
- Headache
- flushing (redness of the face)
- upper respiratory tract infections
- abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- allergic reactions
- chest pain.
These side effects may be mild and temporary. However, if they persist for too long or worsen, consult your doctor immediately.
Precautions & Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), kidney disease, or heart failure before starting treatment.
- Do not take medicines such as sildenafil or tadalafil with Ismo tablet, as the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor to determine whether this medicine is suitable for you.
- Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and heart rate during treatment to monitor your response to the medicine.
- Take Ismo tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine without medical advice.
Drug Interactions
Ismo tablet may interact with certain medicines, potentially increasing the risk of side effects. The following medicines may interact with Ismo tablet:
- Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitors: Medicines such as sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil may cause a severe drop in blood pressure, fainting (syncope), or reduced blood supply to the heart muscle (myocardial ischemia) when taken with Ismo 20 Tablet.
- Riociguat: When taken with Ismo 20 Tablet, this medicine may increase the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension).
- Calcium channel blockers: Medicines such as amlodipine may increase the risk of orthostatic hypotension, a drop in blood pressure when standing up.
This is not a complete list of all possible drug interactions. Consult your doctor before taking any other medicine or supplement along with Ismo tablet.
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