Isolazine Tablet is used in the treatment of heart failure. It is a combination of two medicines that effectively control symptoms of heart failure.
Isolazine Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.
It is generally safe and suitable for most people but has some potential side effects. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It makes you feel dizzy as of orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). Hence, rise slowly while from a sitting position or avoid driving. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure while on the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Isolazine Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and keeping active, to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.
Side effects of Isolazine Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Isolazine
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Ventricular tachycardia
Paralysis of ileus
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Visual impairment
How to use Isolazine Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isolazine Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Isolazine Tablet works
Isolazine Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Isolazine Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Isolazine Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isolazine Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Isolazine Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Isolazine Tablet may cause headaches or lead to difficulty in concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Isolazine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Isolazine Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for better dose adjustment.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Isolazine Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Isolazine Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Isolazine Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Isolazine Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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