SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5mg Tablet 30's

Introduction About SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET contains Nitroglycerine that belongs to the group
of medicines called Vasodilators. It is used for the management of angina
pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

Angina is a type of chest pain which is caused by reduced blood flow to the
heart as a result of coronary artery disease. Symptoms are feeling the pressure,
squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest or heavy weight lying on
the chest.

Along with SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET your doctor may advise you to make
certain lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol and smoking, eating a healthy
diet, managing weight and improving your sleep pattern.

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having
heart diseases (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy), anaemia, raised
pressure in the head, raised pressure in the eye (glaucoma), or are taking
medicines to manage erectile dysfunction (sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil.

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients having
liver or kidney diseases, underactive thyroid gland, low body temperature,
malnourishment, abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood, very low blood
pressure, low blood volume, disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain, or
conditions that lower blood volume in the heart.

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and
breastfeeding women. Take your doctor’s advice before taking medicine.
SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. SORBITRATE
INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.

The most common side effects of taking SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET are
throbbing headache, spinning sensation, dizziness, drowsiness and lack of
energy. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen or doesn’t improve.

Uses Of SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET

• It is used for the management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease

How SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET Works

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET causes relaxation of smooth muscles within blood
vessels which leads to relaxation and widening of blood vessels. This improves
blood supply to the heart muscles. As a result, it helps to relieve chest pain
and blood pressure.

How to use SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET

Always use SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET with a glass of
water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

For Sublingual Tablet: Place SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET inside your
mouth, below the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or
chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending on your age, body weight and severity of the disease condition.
Continue to take SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET for the stipulated duration
prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.

Side Effects Of SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET

Common

• throbbing headache
• spinning sensation
• fall in blood pressure when seated or standing up
• dizziness, drowsiness
• lack of energy

Uncommon

• fainting
• facial flushing
• nausea, vomiting
• localised burning sensation
• tongue blistering
• circulatory collapse

Rare

• restlessness
• heartburn
• bad breath, red, itchy, or flaky skin, skin rash

Stop taking SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if
you experience any of the following side effects:

• worsening of angina symptoms, chest pain
• signs of hypoxaemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood) (difficulty breathing, increased rate of breathing)
• signs of methemoglobinemia (breathing problems, tiredness, headache)
• difficulty breathing, bluish discolouration of the lips, fingers or toes (cyanosis)
• rapid or slowed heartbeat
• blindness in one eye
• cerebral ischaemia (impaired blood flow to the brain) which may cause weakness in one leg or arm or weakness in one entire side of the body
• difficulty speaking, slurred speech
• loss of coordination, loss of consciousness
• allergic skin reactions

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea:

Take this medicine with or after meals. Stick to simple meals while taking this
medicine. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Do not consume any medication by
yourself. Take your doctor’s advice if the nausea doesn’t improve or worsen.

Headache:

Try to take rest and do not involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a
quiet and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Take your
doctor’s advice if headache doesn’t improve

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat bland, light foods and avoid fried, oily, or
sweet foods. Avoid carbonated drinks. Take your doctor’s advice if vomiting
doesn’t improve.

Dizziness:

Lie, or sit down immediately when you feel dizzy. If you're feeling severe
episodes of spinning(vertigo), lie in a dark and quiet place with your eyes
closed. Try to avoid vehicle driving. Take your doctor’s advice if dizziness
doesn’t improve.

Drowsiness:

Take adequate sleep. Do not involve in rigorous activities. Do not interfere
with your sleep cycle. Talk to your doctor if the drowsiness doesn’t improve.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women.
Consult your doctor before taking SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET.

!### Breastfeeding

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding
women. Consult your doctor before taking SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking SORBITRATE
INSTA 0.5MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Avoid consum
TABLET as it may increase some effects of the medicine.

!### Kidney

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with
severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with
severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

Do not take SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET if you are allergic to Nitroglycerine
or any other components of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having
heart diseases such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (thickening of
heart muscles). SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in
patients having other heart diseases such as having had a recent heart attack,
narrowing of heart valves, inflammation of heart, heart failure or fluid
build-up around the heart. Consult your doctor before taking SORBITRATE INSTA
0.5MG TABLET.

Others

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• have anaemia
• have raised pressure in the head (including that caused by accident)
• bleeding on the brain (pain in eyes, changes in vision, bad headache behind the eyes)
• raised pressure in the eye

Before taking SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have:

• underactive thyroid gland
• low body temperature
• malnutrition (poor nutrition due to digestion problems or imbalanced diet)
• abnormally decreased levels of oxygen in the blood
• severely low blood pressure
• low blood volume
• conditions that lower the blood volume in the heart
• cerebrovascular diseases (diseases affecting the blood vessels supplying the brain)

Use in paediatrics:

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Ask for
the advice of your child’s doctor before giving it to your child.

Use in geriatrics:

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Ask for your doctor’s advice before taking the medicine.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are
taking any of the following medicine:

• medicines for erectile dysfunction (male impotence) (Ex. sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil)
• medicines used to manage paracetamol overdose (Ex. n-acetylcysteine)
• medicines for migraine (Ex. ergotamine)
• other nitrates used to manage heart diseases (Ex. isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, disopyramide), high blood pressure (Ex. ramipril, atorvastatin)
• medicines used for thinning your blood and managing blood clots (Ex. warfarin)
• medicines used to manage Parkinson’s disease (Ex. apomorphine)
• medicines used to manage stomach ulcers (Ex. propantheline)
• medicines used to manage anxiety and depression (Ex. amitriptyline, isocarboxazid)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else uses too much of SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage of
SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET may include nausea, low blood pressure,
restlessness, fainting, blue colouration of the skin, methaemoglobin in the
blood, breathing difficulties, lack of oxygen in tissues, slow heartbeat or
mental illness.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Nitroglycerin (Glyceryl Trinitrate)
Pharmacological Category	:	Vasodilators
Therapeutic Indication	:	Angina pectoris
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule, Sublingual Tablet, Injection, Patch, Spray

More Information

• Keep SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET out of reach in children
• Store SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET at room temperature below 25°C

FAQs About SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET

Why is SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET prescribed?

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is used to manage angina pectoris due to coronary
artery disease. Angina is a type of chest pain which is caused by reduced blood
flow to the heart as a result of coronary artery disease. Symptoms are feeling
the pressure, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest or heavy
weight lying on the chest.

Can SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET be used in elderly patients?

SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Take the medicines sat down to reduce possible low blood pressure or fainting.
Your doctor may change the dose to suit your condition. If you notice that
SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET is not working as well at relieving pain as they
have done, contact your doctor.

How to useSORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET?

Always use SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET with a glass of
water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

For Sublingual Tablet: Place SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET inside your
mouth, below the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or
chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending on your age, body weight and severity of the disease condition.
Continue to take SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET for the stipulated duration
prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.

Can SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET cause headache?

Yes. SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET can cause throbbing headache. If it happens,
try to take rest and do not involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a
quiet and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Do not
consume any medication without consulting a doctor. Take your doctor’s advice if
headache doesn’t improve

Is it safe to consume alcohol while being managed with SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG
TABLET?

You are advised not to drink alcohol with SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET, as some
of the effects of this medicine are increased such as dizziness. If you have a
habit of drinking alcohol, take your doctor’s advice before taking SORBITRATE
INSTA 0.5MG TABLET.

Can SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET affect my ability to drive?

As SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET can cause dizziness, you should make sure you
are not affected before driving or operating machinery, especially if taken with
alcohol. Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking
SORBITRATE INSTA 0.5MG TABLET. You can resume doing your activities after you
feel normal again.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• ECG (electrocardiogram)
• Kidney Function Tests
• Liver Function Tests
• Chest Xray