What disease does Imidu 60mg treat?

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Imidu medicine 60mg belongs to the group of preventive treatment of angina pectoris. Imidu 60mg is prepared as a long-acting tablet, the main ingredient is Isosorbid-5-mononitrate indicated for use in people with coronary artery disease to prevent possible angina attacks.

1. What disease does Imidu 60mg treat?


Imidu medicine 60mg has the main ingredient is Isosorbid-5-mononitrate. This active ingredient has the effect of dilating the arterial system, including the coronary arteries. From there, it helps to reduce the oxygen consumption of the myocardium, cutting angina pectoris. In addition, isosorbid-5-mononitrate reduces right ventricular pressure and pulmonary circulation in heart failure.
Imidu 60mg drug is prepared in the form of long-acting tablets and is indicated for the prophylaxis of angina in patients with coronary artery disease. With the onset of pain, the drug Imidu 60mg has no effect.

2. Dosage and how to use cough medicine Imidu 60mg


How to use Imidu 60mg: Patients need to take the tablet whole with water, do not chew or break the medicine. It should be taken in the morning on an empty stomach and should be taken at the same time each day. Dosage of Imidu 60mg: 1 tablet / time / day, pay attention to use the drug only once a day. Imidu 60mg overdose can cause orthostatic hypotension with circulatory dysfunction, headache, dizziness, tachycardia, weakness, facial flushing, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea flow (may or may not be). Using high-dose Imidu 60mg (greater than 20mg/kg body weight), can cause shortness of breath, shortness of breath, cyanosis. At that time, the patient needs to be taken to a medical facility or contact a doctor urgently for advice on treatment.

3. Side effects of the drug Imidu 60mg


Imidu 60mg medicine may cause some unwanted side effects with the following frequency:
Common: Dizziness, headache, tachycardia, hypotension. Uncommon: Flushing, nausea, vomiting, skin irritation. Very rare: Dermatitis . After taking Imidu 60mg, if there are any unusual symptoms, the patient should immediately contact a doctor or medical facility for advice on how to handle it.

4. Some notes when using cough medicine Imidu 60mg


Do not use Imidu 60mg drug in people with hypersensitivity to the drug's components, people with shock, circulatory failure, pericarditis, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, systolic blood pressure less than 90mmHg, or are taking the same medicine. with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors. People with mitral stenosis , aortic stenosis ; predisposition to orthostatic circulatory disorders; other disorders accompanied by increased intracranial pressure; People with hereditary galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency need caution when using Imidu 60mg. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their doctor before taking Imidu 60mg about the risk to the fetus/child compared with the benefit of the drug to the mother. Limit driving, operating machinery or activities that require high concentration when taking Imidu 60mg, because the drug can cause dizziness and headache.

5. Drug interactions


Imidu 60mg medicine may interact with the following drugs:
Increase the antihypertensive effect of Imidu 60mg when used with vasodilators, antihypertensive drugs, sedatives, tricyclic antidepressants, diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers; Increased vasodilator effect when used with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors; Increased blood pressure-raising effect of dihydroergotamine when administered concomitantly. To limit changes due to drug interactions Imidu 60mg, patients should inform their doctor about all medications they are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements.
Imidu medicine 60mg has the effect of preventing angina attacks that may occur in patients with coronary artery disease. The drug is used only once a day. To avoid missed doses, patients should remember to take their medication at the same time of day.
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