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Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is used in the prevention of angina (heart-related chest pain) or heart failure. It contains Isosorbide dinitrate, which works by dilating, relaxing, and widening the constricted blood vessels, thereby increasing the blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Thus, it effectively helps prevent the risk of future heart attack and stroke in the future, especially in high blood pressure patients. It may cause common side effects such as headache (during initial days of therapy) and flushing (reddening of the skin, especially the face). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

గడువు తేదీ :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's belongs to the class of blood pressure-lowering medications called ‘nitrate vasodilators’ used in the prevention of angina (heart-related chest pain) or heart failure. Angina pectoris (angina) is chest pain occurring due to reduced blood flow to the heart (coronary artery disease). It occurs when the blood vessels supplying the heart are blocked or narrowed.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's contains ‘isosorbide dinitrate’, which works by dilating, relaxing, and widening the constricted blood vessels, thereby increasing the blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Thus, it effectively helps prevent the risk of future heart attack and stroke in the future, especially in high blood pressure patients. 

Take Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's based on your medical condition. The common side-effects of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's are headache (during initial days of therapy) and flushing (reddening of the skin, especially the face). These side effects usually disappear without requiring medical attention. However, consult your doctor immediately if these effects persist or worsen.

Do not take it if you are allergic to ‘isosorbide dinitrate’ or any of its ingredients. Do not use in patients with severe heart failure, severe hypotension (low blood pressure), bleeding in the brain, severe dehydration, heart valve problems, progressive heart failure due to chronic lung disease, severe anemia (low levels of iron), and severe hypoxemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood). Inform your doctor if you have an underactive thyroid gland, glaucoma (an eye condition), or head injury. Inform your doctor if you are taking other prescription or non-prescription medicines, especially medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's contains lactose, so inform your doctor if you have an intolerance to some sugars. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's is used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain). The detailed uses of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's are as follows:

  • Angina pectoris treatment: Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's helps to relieve angina pectoris symptoms by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart, reducing chest pain.
  • Prevention of angina attacks: Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's can be administered to prevent the occurrence of angina attacks, especially during physical activity or stressful situations.
  • Management of heart failure: Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's helps to manage heart failure symptoms by reducing the heart’s workload and improving blood flow, often used alongside other medications for better heart function.
  • Vasodilation: Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's works by causing vasodilation, widening blood vessels, which reduces blood pressure and decreases the heart’s workload, providing relief.
  • Post-myocardial infarction care: Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's helps to improve oxygen supply to the heart and reduces cardiac workload in post-heart attack patients, supporting recovery and potentially lowering the risk of future heart issues.

Key Benefits

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's contains ‘isosorbide dinitrate’, which is a ‘nitrate’ and a vasodilator. It acts by dilating and relaxing the constricted blood vessels due to increased blood pressure (hypertension). This effect helps in improving the blood and oxygen supply to the heart, thus decreasing the risk of angina or heart-related chest pain. Thus, Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's prevents the risk of chest pain in heart conditions like coronary artery disease.

Directions for Use

  • Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's can be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food, as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush, or break it.

How Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's Works

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's contains ‘isosorbide dinitrate’, which works by dilating, relaxing, and widening the constricted blood vessels, thereby increasing the blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Thus, it effectively helps prevent the risk of future heart attack and stroke in the future, especially in high blood pressure patients.
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may worsen the condition by increasing the risk of side-effects. So, do not consume alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's is a category C medicine and may cause harm to the fetus. It should be used in pregnant women if clinically needed and when benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's may cause dizziness and affect your ability to drive. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while using Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's.

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Liver

Caution

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease patient.

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Kidney

Caution

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be required.

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Children

Caution

$should not be used in children unless clinically needed. Dose adjustments may be necessary.

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Heart

Caution

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's is used with caution in cardiac patients and regular monitoring is required.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's is safe for use in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician.

What if I have taken an overdose of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fever, confusion, severe throbbing headache, fast or pounding heartbeats, severe dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, vision problems, bloody diarrhoea, stomach pain, sweating, trouble breathing, fainting, cold or clammy skin, and seizures (fits). If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Choose whole grains rather than refined or polished grains. Choose lean proteins, such as skinless chicken and fish. Choose non-fat or low-fat dairy products.
  • Do not take food containing high levels of sodium (salt).
  • Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. 
  • Maintain a normal weight. Shed excess weight by exercising regularly for at least 30 min a day.
  • Manage stress.
  • Limit alcohol intake and quit smoking.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's to start to work: Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's ideally shows its action within 30 minutes after administration. The time for which the effects of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's last: The effect of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

What if you forget to take Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's

If you miss a dose of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's if you are allergic to ‘isosorbide dinitrate’ or its contents. Do not take it if you have severe low blood pressure, bleeding or increased pressure in the brain, severe dehydration, heart valve problems, inflammation of the heart wall, high blood pressure due to long-term lung disease, and severe anemia. Before taking Sorbitrate 10 Tablet 50's, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a type of anemia), underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), kidney or liver problems, head injury, hypothermia (low body temperature), or intolerance to some sugars. This medicine should not be used with medicines used for erectile dysfunction like sildenafil or tadalafil. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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FAQs

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is used to prevent angina (heart-related chest pain) or heart failure.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is a 'vasodilator' and can prevent angina effectively. It works by relaxing the muscles of blood vessels. It helps to dilate the narrowed blood vessels resulting in increased blood and oxygen supply to the heart. This prevents heart-related chest pain known as angina.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is used to prevent angina attacks. However, it cannot stop the angina attack that has already started as it works very slowly (delayed onset of action).

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet may decrease blood pressure (hypotension). So it should not be used in patients with severe hypotension.

Lisinopril is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. Using Sorbitrate 10 Tablet with lisinopril may cause a decrease in blood pressure (hypotension). So, consult your doctor before taking other medications while using Sorbitrate 10 Tablet .

Use of Sorbitrate 10 Tablet together with sildenafil is not recommended as it may cause a sudden decrease in blood pressure leading to loss of consciousness, even leading to coma stage.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is given for heart-related chest pain (angina), a life-long or chronic disease, especially in high blood pressure patients and coronary heart disease (CAD). So, do not stop taking Sorbitrate 10 Tablet even if you feel better. It would be best if you took Sorbitrate 10 Tablet until your doctor tells you to stop.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is sometimes used only when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are on a schedule, take the missed dose as soon as you remember or if it's nearly time for your next dose, skip your missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up a missed dose.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet is not typically used to treat a heart attack. However, it can help manage angina, which can be a symptom of an underlying heart condition. In the event of a heart attack, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Call emergency services or go to the hospital right away.

Sorbitrate 10 Tablet works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which can lead to reduced blood pressure and increased blood flow. However, this can also trigger a reflexive response, causing increased heart rate (tachycardia). As a result, while Sorbitrate 10 Tablet can help alleviate angina symptoms, it may not lower heart rate and might even increase it in some cases.

Yes, Sorbitrate 10 Tablet can lower blood pressure. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which decreases the pressure on the heart and allows blood to flow more easily. This can result in a reduction in blood pressure. Please consult your doctor before taking Sorbitrate 10 Tablet .

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
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