My 62-year-old father, who has a heart electrical conduction issue (complete right bundle branch block), a 40% blockage in his heart vessels, and chest pain (angina), takes Nikoran 5 mg and Ecosprin AV 75 daily; since he experiences chest discomfort and right-sided chest pain during stressful situations and asks for Sorbitrate, is it safe to give him Sorbitrate during these episodes, and what should we do next based on his recent ECG and heart ultrasound reports?
While Sorbitrate (isosorbide dinitrate) is commonly used for chest pain, it is not safe to give it to him without consulting his doctor first. Since he already takes Nikoran (nicorandil), combining these medications can cause a sudden, unsafe drop in blood pressure. His stress-related chest discomfort, complete right bundle branch block, and 40% blockage require professional review. Please share his recent ECG and heart ultrasound reports with his cardiologist as soon as possible. They can safely adjust his daily medications, like Nikoran or Ecosprin AV, to keep him comfortable and safe.