Farsorbid 5/Farsorbid 10/Farsorbid Injection Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Isosorbide dinitrate

Indications/Uses

Treatment & prophylaxis of angina pectoris.

Dosage/Direction for Use

5-mg SL tab 1-2 tab 2-3 hrly as required. 10-mg tab Adult 1 tab 4 times daily or 1 tab before sleeping for prophylaxis. Inj 2-10 mg/hr (IV infusion only).

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 30 min before meals.

Contraindications

Glaucoma; anemia; hyperthyroidism; increased intracranial pressure; recent MI.

Special Precautions

May develop tolerance & cross tolerance to other nitrates & nitrites.

Adverse Reactions

Orthostatic hypotension; flushing of face & neck; headache, GI upsets; rapid pulse. Skin rash (rare).

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol may intensify orthostatic hypotensive effect. Sympathomimetics may reduce antianginal effect.

MIMS Class

Anti-Anginal Drugs

ATC Classification

C01DA08 - isosorbide dinitrate ; Belongs to the class of organic nitrate vasodilators. Used in the treatment of cardiac disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Farsorbid Injection 10 mg/10 mL

Packing/Price

2 × 1's (Rp120,000/boks)

Form

Farsorbid 5 SL tab 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp19,500/boks)

Form

Farsorbid 10 tab 10 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp38,000/boks)

Farsorbid 5/Farsorbid 10/Farsorbid Injection

isosorbide dinitrate

Manufacturer:

Fahrenheit