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How to Take Isosorbide and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a capsule and tablet to be placed under the tongue.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose regimen is 20 mg (one tablet) twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Isosorbide

This medication is a nitrate, prescribed for angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Isosorbide

India :

Vasoprin LS | Isoloprin (60 mg) | Mono -A-60 | Ecosmin (75mg) | Nitren | Aspitrate (60 mg) | Isoloprin (30mg) | Nitrofix -AS | Vasoprin 150 | Nitroprin

International :

Dilatrate-SR, Imdur, Ismo, Ismotic, Isoditrate, Isordil, Monoket

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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