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Ismo 20mg Tablet

Manufactured By Abbott

Composition Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg)

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Information about Ismo 20mg Tablet

Uses / Indications:

Prevention and long-term management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. May be used in chronic heart failure (as part of combination therapy, off-label).

Pregnancy interaction:

Safety: Ismo 20mg Tablet should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed. Concerns: Limited studies in pregnant women. It may reduce blood flow to the placenta because of its vasodilatory effect. Advice: Always consult your doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Expert advice:

Take Ismo regularly at the same time daily. Do not crush or chew; swallow whole with water. Not for immediate chest pain relief – keep doctor-prescribed emergency medicine for acute angina. May cause headaches initially; this often subsides with continued use. Get up slowly from sitting or lying position to avoid dizziness. Do not stop treatment suddenly; tapering may be required. Maintain a nitrate-free interval (usually at night) as advised to prevent tolerance (reduced effectiveness).

Side Effects:

Common: Headache Dizziness, lightheadedness Flushing (warmth, redness) Nausea, vomiting Low blood pressure Serious (rare): Severe dizziness or fainting Fast or irregular heartbeat Worsening chest pain Seek urgent medical attention if chest pain persists or worsens.

How to use:

Take orally with water, with or without food. Stick to the prescribed dose and schedule. Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. If a dose is missed, take it when remembered unless it’s near the next scheduled dose (skip, don’t double dose).

How it works:

Ismo 20mg Tablet is a nitrate vasodilator. It releases nitric oxide (NO) → increases cGMP in vascular smooth muscle → relaxation of blood vessels. This reduces preload (venous return) and afterload (arterial resistance) → lowers heart’s oxygen demand → prevents angina.

Faq for medicine:

Q1. What is Ismo 20mg used for? It is used to prevent angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood supply to the heart). Q2. Can it be used for sudden chest pain? No. It is not for immediate relief. Sublingual nitroglycerin or other rapid-acting nitrates are used in acute angina. Q3. Will it cure my heart disease? No. It prevents angina symptoms but does not cure the underlying heart condition. Q4. Can I drink alcohol while taking Ismo? Avoid alcohol, as it can increase dizziness, low blood pressure, or fainting. Q5. Can I stop taking it suddenly? No. Stopping abruptly may worsen angina. Always consult your doctor.

Medicine interaction:

Avoid or use with caution with: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) → can cause severe, life-threatening hypotension. Other nitrates/nitroglycerin → additive effects. Alcohol → increases risk of low blood pressure and fainting. Antihypertensives (beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, ACE inhibitors) → may cause excessive fall in blood pressure.