Expert advice for Solotrate Tablet SR
Headache (‘nitrate headache’) may occur but should go away after a few days of continued treatment. You may develop tolerance to Solotrate 60mg Tablet SR with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this. Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress. Notify your doctor about other medicines (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) that you are taking as Solotrate 60mg Tablet SR may interact with them and cause a serious fall in blood pressure. This may lead to collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal.
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Composition
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Isosorbide Mononitrate (60mg) |
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Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Dizziness, Increased heart rate, Flushing of face, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). |
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How to works
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How Solotrate Tablet SR works
Solotrate 60mg Tablet SR is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain) and improves symptoms of heart failure. |
