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Brand name: Isordil TM

Active ingredients: isosorbide dinitrate

What it is used for

This product accepted for registration as 'currently supplied' at the time of commencement of the Act. Conditions varied as approved in theletter of 3 April 1992 from Dr Bijoy Varma. Indicated for Angina Pectoris and management of congestive heart failure. INDICATIONS AS AT 23 MAY 2005 : Treatment of angina pectoris (classic effort associated angina, chronic stable angina, vaso-spastic angina, variant angina, unstable angina and angina decubitus) and myocardial ischaemia due to ischaemic heart disease, and an aid in the management of left ventricular failure, either alone or as part of the syndrome of congestive heart failure. Sublingual - Prevention and treatment of angina pectoris and myocardial ischaemia due to ischaemic heart disease. Acute and chronic left ventricular failure, either alone or as part of the syndrome of congestive heart failure to improve cardiac performance and stabilise the patient's condition.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Sublingual. This medicine is placed under the tongue.

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

A round, flat, pink, unmarked tablet being 4mm in diameter and 2.1mm in depth.

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Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 3 : Pharmacist Only Medicine.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

For the active ingredient isosorbide dinitrate

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

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For side effects, taking other medicines and more

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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