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Isitri

Active Ingredient:
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Origin:
EU

Isitri (Isosorbide Dinitrate)

Isosorbide Dinitrate, the active ingredient in Isitri, is an organic nitrate presented as an injectable solution for intracoronary and intravenous use. It treats angina pectoris, acute heart failure and helps prevent myocardial infarction in appropriate patients.

GNH India supplies Isitri as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals worldwide.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Laboratórios Basi – Indústria Farmacêutica, S.A.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Isosorbide dinitrate is employed in cardiovascular conditions that involve myocardial oxygen demand and impaired coronary blood flow.
  • Angina pectoris: reduces frequency and severity of chest pain episodes.
  • Acute heart failure: improves hemodynamics by decreasing preload and afterload.
  • Myocardial infarction prophylaxis: helps prevent recurrent ischemic events in high‑risk patients.

How It Works

  • Isosorbide dinitrate is metabolized to nitric oxide, which activates guanylate cyclase in vascular smooth muscle. The resulting increase in cyclic GMP leads to relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle, producing vasodilation that lowers both preload and afterload, thereby reducing myocardial oxygen consumption.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

  • Headache: throbbing pain often worsened by standing.
  • Flushing: warmth and redness of the face and neck.
  • Hypotension: noticeable drop in blood pressure, sometimes with dizziness.
  • Dizziness or light‑headedness, especially on standing.
  • Tachycardia: compensatory increase in heart rate.
  • Nausea or mild gastrointestinal upset.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Severe hypotension leading to syncope.
  • Myocardial infarction precipitated by rapid blood pressure fall.
  • Allergic reactions such as rash, itching or anaphylaxis.
  • Methemoglobinemia causing cyanosis and shortness of breath.
  • Life‑threatening arrhythmias.
  • Persistent severe headache unresponsive to analgesics.

Precautions & Warnings

Before initiating therapy, consider the following precautions:

  • Blood pressure monitoring: ensure baseline values are adequate to avoid excessive hypotension.
  • Concomitant nitrate use: avoid combining with other nitrate preparations to prevent additive vasodilation.
  • Phosphodiesterase‑5 inhibitors: do not use within 24‑48 hours of sildenafil, tadalafil or similar agents.
  • Anemia or hypovolemia: use cautiously as reduced oxygen‑carrying capacity may worsen symptoms.
  • Renal or hepatic impairment: dose adjustments may be required based on clinical judgment.
  • Store at room temperature: keep in original container, protect from moisture and direct sunlight.

Avoid Interactions

Isosorbide dinitrate may interact with several drug classes.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Phosphodiesterase‑5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil): risk of profound hypotension.
  • Other organic nitrates or nitrites: additive vasodilatory effect.
  • Guanylate cyclase stimulators: excessive cyclic GMP accumulation.
  • Alcohol in large amounts: potentiates blood pressure lowering.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Antihypertensive agents (ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers): may require dose titration.
  • Diuretics: monitor electrolytes and volume status.
  • Beta‑blockers: watch for bradycardia and reduced cardiac output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Isitri contains isosorbide dinitrate, an organic nitrate indicated for the management of angina pectoris, acute heart failure, and for prophylaxis of myocardial infarction in patients at risk. It works by dilating blood vessels, thereby reducing the workload on the heart and improving oxygen delivery to cardiac tissue.

Isosorbide dinitrate is converted in the body to nitric oxide, which activates guanylate cyclase in vascular smooth muscle. The resulting rise in cyclic GMP causes relaxation of both arterial and venous vessels, lowering preload and afterload and decreasing myocardial oxygen demand.

The dose of Isitri is individualized by the prescribing clinician based on the patient’s clinical condition, route of administration (intravenous or intracoronary), and response to therapy. Healthcare professionals determine the appropriate strength, infusion rate, and frequency according to established guidelines and patient tolerance.

Safety data for isosorbide dinitrate in pregnancy and lactation are limited. The product should only be used when the potential benefit justifies any possible risk to the fetus or infant. Women who are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding should discuss the risks and alternatives with their healthcare provider.

To order Isitri, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details (including any cold‑chain requirements) and necessary import documentation.

Isitri (isosorbide dinitrate) belongs to the organic nitrate class, offering rapid vasodilation via nitric oxide release. Compared with short‑acting nitroglycerin, it has a longer duration of action and more predictable plasma levels when given intravenously. Unlike beta‑blockers, it does not reduce heart rate directly but primarily lowers preload and afterload.

Store Isitri at room temperature, preferably below 25 °C. Keep the vials in their original packaging, protect them from moisture and direct sunlight, and avoid freezing. Ensure that the solution is used before the expiration date and that any reconstituted product follows the manufacturer’s stability guidelines.

Isitri is supplied as an injectable solution for use by qualified healthcare professionals. It can be administered intravenously as a continuous infusion or bolus, or delivered intracoronarily during cardiac procedures. Administration techniques, infusion rates, and monitoring protocols are determined by the treating physician based on the clinical scenario.

The most serious risks include severe hypotension that can lead to syncope, myocardial infarction triggered by abrupt blood pressure drops, life‑threatening allergic reactions, and rare cases of methemoglobinemia. Patients should be closely monitored for signs of these events, especially during initial dosing or when combined with other vasodilators.

Isitri is contraindicated in patients with severe hypotension, recent use of phosphodiesterase‑5 inhibitors, known hypersensitivity to organic nitrates, or those with certain forms of cardiogenic shock. Caution is also advised for individuals with significant anemia, recent myocardial infarction, or uncontrolled heart failure until stability is achieved.

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