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Contraindications for Isosorbide Dinitrate Use

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using isosorbide dinitrate as follows: Isosorbide dinitrate is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. So, if your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of isosorbide dinitrate, report this to your physician immediately. Do not use this medication if you have history of allergy or serious side-effects to isosorbide dinitrate or any other organic nitrate medications, such as, isosorbide mononitrate and [...]

How to Take Isosorbide Dinitrate

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take isosorbide dinitrate as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on isosorbide dinitrate without consulting your doctor. Isosorbide dinitrate could be taken on empty stomach. Taking isosorbide dinitrate with a small snack [...]

Isosorbide Dinitrate and Mechanism of Action

Patient was educated on isosorbide dinitrate and its mechanism of action as follows: Constricted or collapsed arteries offer more resistance for the pumping action of the heart and contribute towards increased blood pressure. Use of isosorbide dinitrate results in arterial vasodilation, reduced resistance in the arteries, and contributes towards reduced blood pressure. Also, decreased resistance in the arteries results in more amount of blood pumped by the heart into the arterial system with reduced effort. [...]

Precautions to be Observed while Taking Isosorbide Mononitrate-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking isosorbide mononitrate as follows: Your physician could change the dose of isosorbide mononitrate, based on the relief obtained from symptoms of hypertension and episodes of chest pain or side-effects developed. So, maintain compliance with follow-up physician appointments, as scheduled. Be accommodative to the plan of dose changes, until you show an optimum response. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. [...]

Precautions to be Observed while Taking Isosorbide Mononitrate-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking isosorbide mononitrate as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Overdosing or underdosing can have serious consequences, such as, dangerously low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and precipitation of angina. Do not discontinue taking isosorbide [...]