Sorbitrate 10

Uses
Sorbitrate is nitrate prescribed to widen your blood vessels, enabling blood to flow more easily. It is most commonly used as a treatment and prevention for heart attacks and angina.

This medication should not be used to treat someone suffering from an attack as it is designed as a preventative or as a post-treatment for these conditions.

Dosage and administration
Always follow your prescription and take as you have been instructed by your doctor. If you stop taking the medication early there is a risk of serious side effects.

Dosage will vary from patient to patient depending on many factors including the patient’s health, medical history, the condition being treated, and its severity. The dosage may also be adjusted in accordance with your progress taking the medication.

Typically this medication is taken either 2 or 3 times per day. Tablets should be swallowed whole without being chewed, split, or crushed, as they are extended release. Aim to always dose at the same times each day to maintain a consistent amount of medication in the body.

Remain seated or standing for around 30 minutes after dosing to, as rising can cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Side effects
Notify your doctor promptly of all side effects you notice. Side effects reported by patients taking this medication include dizziness, weakness, headaches, red skin, tingling sensations, or warmth sensations.

Serious side effects which require immediate medical attention include heart pains, dry mouth, blurred vision, fainting, abnormal sweating, paleness, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, loss of breath, changes in your heart rate or heart beat.

If you think you are suffering an allergic or hypersensitive reaction seek emergency medical attention. Symptoms to watch out for include swelling, chest pains, trouble breathing or swallowing, skin rashes, or hives.

Precautions
Sorbitrate may not be safe for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is aware if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

It is important also that you disclose full details of any allergies you have, any other medical conditions or illnesses you have, as well as details of any other medication or drugs you take whether prescription, non-prescription, herbal products, or dietary supplements.