Angicor 60mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About ANGICOR 60MG TABLET

ANGICOR 60MG TABLET contains Isosorbide Mononitrate which beloqngs to the group
of medicines called Nitrate vasodilators. It is used to manage angina pectoris,
which is a type of chest pain caused when your heart muscle does not get enough
blood supply. The pain is severe and crushing and it is characterized by feeling
of pressure and suffocation, behind breastbone.

Your doctor may advise you to follow lifestyle changes such as diet changes
(taking foods low in fat, salt or sugar) and do regular mild exercises to
achieve better results during management with this medicine.

ANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart problems
such as constrictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, heart attack, aortic
stenosis, mitral stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, very low blood pressure
and close angle glaucoma.

Before taking ANGICOR 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a history of
liver or kidney problems, hypothyroidism and low body temperature (hypothermia).
ANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use during the first three months of
pregnancy and it is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women unless
clearly advised by the doctor.

ANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and should be used
with caution in elderly patients. The common side effects of taking ANGICOR 60MG
TABLET are headache, dizziness and nausea. Consult your doctor if any of the
side effects worsen.

Uses Of ANGICOR 60MG TABLET

• Manage angina pectoris (chest pain)

How ANGICOR 60MG TABLET Works

ANGICOR 60MG TABLET helps to relax the blood vessels and muscles of the heart,
which causes the space inside the blood vessels to widen. This helps to ease the
flow of blood in the blood vessels of the heart and provides relief from the
pain associated with blockage of vessels as seen in angina.

How to use ANGICOR 60MG TABLET

Take ANGICOR 60MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with
a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the
correct dose and duration of ANGICOR 60MG TABLET for you depending upon your
age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of ANGICOR 60MG TABLET

Common

• low blood pressure (which may make you feel faint or dizzy)
• faster heartbeat (tachycardia)
• headache, dizziness
• nausea

Uncommon

• vomiting
• diarrhea

Rare

• fainting
• rash, itchy skin

How To Manage Side Effects

!### Diarrhea

Drink lot of fluids such as water to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid eating
high-fat or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.

Headache

Drink ample amount of water and avoid skipping meals. Get adequate rest. Try to
be relaxed and stress free. Apply pain relieving balm on your forehead if
necessary. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

!### Nausea And Vomiting

Take ANGICOR 60MG TABLET with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily, fried or spicy foods. Do not lie down or sleep immediately after
eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ContraindicatedANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use during the first three months of
pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor
before taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

Monitoring requiredANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women unless
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness after taking
ANGICOR 60MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Consult your doctorAvoid consum

!### Kidney

Use with CautionANGICOR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney
problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

Use with CautionANGICOR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems.
Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

ContraindicatedDo not take ANGICOR 60MG TABLET if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate or
other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Heart Disease

Consult your doctorANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with constrictive
pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart), cardiac tamponade
(where the fluid around the heart puts pressure on the heart), heart attack,
aortic stenosis (narrowing of the main artery coming from the heart), mitral
stenosis (narrowing of the mitral valve on the left side the heart),
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (condition in which the heart muscle becomes
abnormally thick). It should be used with caution in patients with serious
damage to the heart. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Use In Pediatrics

ContraindicatedANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Consult your child’s
doctor for advice.

!### Use In Geriatrics

Use with CautionANGICOR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult
your doctor before taking it.

Others

ANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:

• very low blood pressure
• a condition which can increase the pressure on the brain (such as recent serious head injury and bleeding into the brain (cerebral hemorrhage))
• severe anemia (reduction in the number of red blood cells)
• closed angle glaucoma

Before taking ANGICOR 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:

• have hypothyroidism
• suffer from malnutrition
• have low body temperature (hypothermia)

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions

Before taking ANGICOR 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of
the following medicines:

• medicines used to manage male impotency (Ex. sildenafil, tadalafil, alprostadil)
• medicines used to manage high blood pressure such as calcium channel blockers (Ex. verapamil), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Ex. captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (Ex. azilsartan, candesartan), betablockers (Ex, metoprolol, atenolol) and diuretics (Ex. hydrochlorothiazide)
• aldesleukin (used for the management of cancer)
• benzodiazepines such as temazepam (used to manage insomnia)
• tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (used to manage depression)
• neurole

Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of ANGICOR
60MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.
Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, pulsing headache, reddening of the
skin, cold perspiration and fast heart beat.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Isosorbide mononitrate
Pharmacological Category	:	Nitrate vasodilators
Therapeutic Indication	:	Angina, Heart failure
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Capsule

More Information

• Keep ANGICOR 60MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs About ANGICOR 60MG TABLET

Q: What is ANGICOR 60MG TABLET used for?

A: ANGICOR 60MG TABLET is used to manage angina pectoris, which is a type of
chest pain caused when your heart muscle does not get enough blood supply. The
pain is severe and crushing and it is characterized by feeling of pressure and
suffocation, behind breastbone.

Q: Can ANGICOR 60MG TABLET be used in elderly patients?

A: Yes, ANGICOR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Your doctor may adjust the dose of ANGICOR 60MG TABLET due to increased risk of
side effects in elderly individuals. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Q: Is ANGICOR 60MG TABLET safe to use during pregnancy?

A: ANGICOR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use during the first three months
of pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult your
doctor before taking ANGICOR 60MG TABLET.

Q:What are the common side effects of ANGICOR 60MG TABLET?

A: The common side effects of taking ANGICOR 60MG TABLET are headache, faster
heartbeat, dizziness, low blood pressure and nausea. Consult your doctor if any
of the side effects worsen.

Q: IsANGICOR 60MG TABLET safe to use in patients with liver problems?

A: ANGICOR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver
problems. Your doctor may monitor your liver function test before and during
management with this medicine to manage the risk of any unusual effects. Consult
your doctor before taking ANGICOR 60MG TABLET.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Chest x-ray
• Echocardiogram