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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

VASODILATORS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India
Other Info - SOR0086

FAQs

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet can sometimes cause headaches, generally at the start of the treatment. As the treatment continues, your headache may become less severe and frequent. If the headache continues, inform your doctor.

Yes, the use of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet can make you feel dizzy. This may often occur when you suddenly rise from a sitting or lying position. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy (faint) or passing out, rise slowly if you have been lying down or sitting.

No, keep using the Sorbitrate Hf Tablet as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping the Sorbitrate Hf Tablet suddenly may lead to serious complications of heart failure.

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines: Isosorbide dinitrate and Hydralazine. Isosorbide dinitrate is a group of drugs known as nitrates that relax the heart's muscles and widen the heart's veins and arteries for easy flow of blood to every part of our body. It is used to treat angina (chest pain) and other heart-related diseases due to a shortage of oxygen and blood. Hydralazine belongs to a group of drugs known as vasodilators which help lowers raised blood pressure by relaxing and widening the heart's muscles.

Keep this medicine tightly closed in the container or the pack it came in. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of unused medicine. Make sure pets, children, and other people do not consume it.

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Alcohol

Caution

Consuming alcohol with the Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy. Please discuss with the doctor if you have any concerns.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is not recommended during nursing. Please discuss with the doctor if you have any concerns.

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Driving

Caution

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet may cause dizziness in some people, so it may affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

The safety and effectiveness of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet in children have not been established.

About Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet belongs to a group of heart-related medicines called 'vasodilators used to treat heart failure. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle does not pump blood normally, including shortness of breath, swollen legs, fatigue and increased heartbeat. In this condition, the heart becomes too weak and cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to the organs and tissues of our body. 

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines: Isosorbide dinitrate and Hydralazine. Isosorbide dinitrate is a group of drugs known as nitrates that relax the heart's muscles and widen the heart's veins and arteries for easy flow of blood to every part of our body. It is used to treat angina (chest pain) and other heart-related diseases due to a shortage of oxygen and blood. Hydralazine belongs to a group of drugs known as vasodilators which help lowers raised blood pressure by relaxing and widening the heart's muscles. 

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is available in the form of oral tablets. Take Sorbitrate Hf Tablet as your doctor has prescribed it. Doses of the Sorbitrate Hf Tablet will decide by your doctor, but generally, start with low doses and increase the amount. In some cases, Sorbitrate Hf Tablet can cause side effects like headache, nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness (feeling faint). Most of these side effects of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Sorbitrate Hf Tablet or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Before taking Sorbitrate Hf Tablet , let your doctor know if you have had a heart attack within the last 30 days, low blood pressure, stroke (inadequate blood supply in the brain that causes damage to the brain), or high pressure within the brain. Please do not stop taking Sorbitrate Hf Tablet on your own, which may lead to the recurrence of symptoms or worsen the condition.

Uses of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Heart failure

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Medicinal Benefits

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet belongs to a group of vasodilators used to treat heart failure. Sorbitrate Hf Tablet is a fixed-dose combination composed of two medicines: Isosorbide dinitrate and Hydralazine. Isosorbide dinitrate belongs to a group of drugs known as nitrates. Isosorbide dinitrate relaxes the heart's muscles and stretches or enlarges the heart's veins and arteries. It treats angina (chest pain) and other heart-related diseases. Hydralazine belongs to a group of drugs known as vasodilators which help lowers raised blood pressure by relaxing and widening the heart's blood vessels.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness (feeling faint)

Drug Warnings

Do not take Sorbitrate Hf Tablet if you have low blood pressure because even a low dose of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet may produce low blood pressure. If you are pregnant or planning any pregnancy, let your doctor know about this before taking Sorbitrate Hf Tablet as it crosses the placenta and can affect the unborn baby (fetus). Do not drive by using this Sorbitrate Hf Tablet because it produces dizziness that may cause an accident. You may experience tingling or numbness, so your doctor may prescribe a vitamin B6 supplement (pyridoxine). Hydralazine passes into breast milk, so its use in lactating mothers should be avoided. 

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Special Advise

 

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume low salt and a low-fat diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans fat.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing physical activities such as swimming, brisk walking, or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

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