Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using isosorbide dinitrate as follows: General allergic reactions Isosorbide dinitrate use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of angioneurotic edema, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered. General constitutional [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]