Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil) is good for a specific type of chest pain (called angina), but it can cause headaches after you take it
Isosorbide dinitrate tablets are indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
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It is important to take the drug at the same times each day
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The chemical name for isosorbide dinitrate is 1,4:3,6
and whose molecular weight is 236
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Isosorbide mononitrate dose —10 mg twice daily to 120 mg daily in divided doses
No dosing regimen for isosorbide dinitrate, however, has ever actually been shown to achieve this duration of effect
Headache, which may be severe, is the most commonly reported side effect
These symptoms may be associated with dizziness, drowsiness, reflex tachycardia, and a feeling of weakness
Some patients may require higher doses
Headache, which may be severe, is the most commonly reported side effect
5 mg of hydralazine) 3 times daily; titrate dose in 2 to 4 weeks to a maximum dose of 2 tablets (containing a total of 40 mg of isosorbide dinitrate and 75 mg of hydralazine) 3 times daily
For maintenance of symptom control: initial dose of 10-60 mcg/min may be titrated up every 10 min by 5–20 mcg/min
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As prolonged-release tab: 20 mg bid (administer the 2nd dose 6-8 hours after the 1st dose of the day)