Ismo

Who is Ismo for ?

Isosorbide is used to prevent or treat chest pain (angina). this medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Isosorbide tablets also are used with other drugs to treat congestive heart failure. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.

Isosorbide works by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart, so the blood and oxygen supply to the heart is increased. This will help relieve chest pain.

When should I be careful taking Ismo ?

Before taking isosorbide,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to isosorbide; nitroglycerin tablets, patches, or ointment; or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially aspirin; beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin), carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Trandate, Normodyne), metoprolol (Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and timolol (Blocadren); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nifedipine (Procardia), and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin); dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45); and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had low red blood cell counts (anemia), glaucoma, or recent head trauma.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking isosorbide, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking isosorbide.
• tell your doctor if you consume large amounts of alcohol regularly and ask about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking isosorbide. Alcohol can make the side effects from isosorbide worse.
• you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.

Side Effects

Side effects from isosorbide are common. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• rash
• dizziness
• upset stomach
• headache
• flushing (feeling of warmth)

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• blurred vision
• dry mouth
• chest pain
• fainting