Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

Information About Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

About Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

The Medicine Brand Cardicap 40 mg is manufactured by Natco Pharma Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Isosorbide Dinitrate.

Pakaging

10 Capsule

Active Ingredients For Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

Isosorbide Dinitrate 40 mg

Diseases List For Which Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For angina or heart pain

Other Significations For Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

This Medication Isosorbide dinitrate is in the class of drugs called nitrates and it used for treating and preventing angina or heart pain Other nitrates include nitroglycerin Nitrostat Nitroquick Nitrolingual NitroDur and others and isosorbide mononitrate Imdur Ismo Monoket Isosorbide dinitrate is converted in the body to isosorbide mononitrate which is the active chemical Nitrates are vasodilators dilators of blood vessels Blood returning from the body in the veins must be pumped by the heart through the lungs and into the bodys arteries against the high pressure in the arteries In order to accomplish this work the hearts muscle must produce and use energy fuel and this requires oxygen Angina pectoris angina or heart pain is due to an inadequate flow of blood and oxygen to the muscle of the heart Nitrates including isosorbide dinitrate correct the imbalance between the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart and the work that the heart must do by dilating expanding the arteries and veins in the body Dilation of the veins reduces the amount of blood that returns to the heart that must be pumped Dilation of the arteries lowers the pressure in the arteries against which the heart must pump As a consequence of both effects the heart works less and requires less blood and oxygen

Precautions To Be Taken Before Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

Sildenafil Viagra tadalafil Cialis and vardenafil Levitra increase the blood pressure lowering effects of isosorbide dinitrate and may cause excessive blood pressure reduction Patients taking isosorbide dinitrate should not receive sildenafil Viagra tadalafil Cialis or vardenafil Levitra Severe blood pressure reduction especially when changing posture may occur when isosorbide dinitrate is combined with calcium channel blockers for example diltiazem Cardizem Tiazac etc and verapamil Calan Verelan etc which also reduce blood pressure

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

Can We Take Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

Can We Use Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Isosorbide Dinitrate- Cardicap 40 Mg