Angicor 20mg Tablet
Novartis India Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
34.50

USED FOR:
Chest pain (Angina)

COMPOSITION:
Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Angicor 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Angicor 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Angicor 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Angicor 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Angicor 20mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Angicor 20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Angicor 20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Isosorbide Mononitrate   20mg

Uses of Angicor Tablet
Angicor 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina).

How to use Angicor 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. Angicor 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Angicor Tablet works
Angicor 20mg Tablet is a nitrate.It reduces the workload of the heart. As a result, the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Dizziness, Increased heart rate, Flushing of face, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).

Expert advice for Angicor Tablet
Headache (‘nitrate headache’) may occur but should go away after a few days of continued treatment. You may develop tolerance to Angicor 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 Angicor may interact with them and cause a serious fall in blood pressure. This may lead to collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Angicor cause erectile dysfunction (ed)/ lower blood pressure/hair loss?
Angicor does not cause erectile dysfunction but should not be used with the drugs such as Viagra used to treat ED. Low blood pressure is a common side effect of Angicor. Hair loss is not common, but may occur in some especially in older (60+) females

Q. Is isosorbide mononitrate the same as isosorbide dinitrate?
Isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate and is primarily used in the management of chronic stable angina. It has high bioavailability and a longer half-life (4-6 hours) than isosorbide dinitrate

Q. Can Angicor get you high?
No, Angicor does not get you high

Q. Is isosorbide mononitrate a beta blocker/ a blood thinner/ a calcium channel blocker/a statin /ace inhibitor/ a diuretic/ a narcotic?
No, isosorbide mononitrate is vasodilator. It is not a beta blocker, a blood thinner, a calcium channel blocker, ace inhibitor/ a diuretic or a statin. It is not a narcotic but narcotic symptoms may develop in some people

Q. Can Angicor be crushed/ cut half/ be split?
Do not crush, split, cut half or chew the Angicor tablets. Its efficacy may get reduce. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding its use

Q. Can i take paracetamol with isosorbide mononitrate?
No interactions are found for paracetamol with isosorbide mononitrate, but it does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist

Q. Can Angicor be taken at night?
It is better to take Angicor in the morning during the time patients are active and leave them drug free during sleep.