Ihd 60mg Tablet SR
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Isosorbide Mononitrate (60mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Stadmed Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Ihd 60mg Tablet SR is used to prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine as it has been prescribed and keep taking it even if you feel well. This medicine helps to prevent chest pain in the future. If you stop taking it, your risk of chest pain will increase, especially if you stop taking them suddenly. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medication work better.
Ihd 60mg Tablet SR is a nitrate. It dilates peripheral arteries and veins. Dilation of the veins promotes peripheral pooling of blood and decreases venous return to the heart thereby reducing workload of heart. As a result, the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply.
Does Ihd 60mg Tablet SR affect heart rate?
Yes, Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may affect the heart rate. The medication can cause a decrease in blood pressure, which further leads to a decrease in heart rate (bradycardia). In some cases, it may also cause an increase in the heart rate (tachycardia). Consult your healthcare professional if you experience any adverse effects or notice a change in your heart rate.
What if I forget to take a dose of Ihd 60mg Tablet SR?
You can take the missed dose of Ihd 60mg Tablet SR if you remember it within 12 hours. If you miss the dose after 12 hours, simply skip the missed dose and continue with the next one as scheduled. Consult your healthcare professional for further instructions.
Can I stop taking Ihd 60mg Tablet SR after sometime?
No, do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor first. Stopping abruptly can increase the risk of an angina attack. If you have any concerns about Ihd 60mg Tablet SR, please consult your healthcare professional.
What are the symptoms of an overdose of Ihd 60mg Tablet SR?
Overdosing on Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may cause throbbing headaches, reddening of skin, chills accompanied by sweating, nausea, vomiting and a rapid heart rate. Seek immediate medical attention and contact your doctor if you suspect an overdose.
Can I take Ihd 60mg Tablet SR at night?
The timing of Ihd 60mg Tablet SR administration should be discussed with your healthcare professional. Depending on the dosage, it may be taken once or twice daily. If a single dose is recommended, it is generally preferred to be taken in the morning. For double-dose regimen, maintain a gap of 7 hours between two doses. This helps avoid decreased medication efficacy (tolerance).
Does Ihd 60mg Tablet SR lower BP?
Yes, Ihd 60mg Tablet SR can cause a reduction in blood pressure. The medication expands blood vessels and reduces resistance within them, resulting in decreased blood pressure. This decrease in blood pressure may also lead to a decrease in heart rate, which could potentially trigger angina in some individuals. Consultation with your healthcare professional is crucial if you have pre-existing low blood pressure.
Can I take sildenafil while taking Ihd 60mg Tablet SR?
No, you should not take sildenafil alongside Ihd 60mg Tablet SR. Both medications lower blood pressure and belong to the same class. Combining these two medicines can cause a severe decrease in blood pressure, fainting, and even a heart attack. In addition, avoid taking other similar-class medications such as vardenafil and tadalafil.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Ihd 60mg Tablet SR as it may cause increased dizziness.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- You may develop tolerance to Ihd 60mg Tablet SR with time meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Ihd 60mg Tablet SR as it may cause low blood pressure.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while taking Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Ihd 60mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Ihd 60mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
