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Isodit 60 SR Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Isodit 60 SR Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris. It contains Isosorbide mononitrate, which relaxes the muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle. It may cause common side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE-60MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Isodit 60 SR Tablet

Isodit 60 SR Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris, in which the blood vessels of the heart narrow unexpectedly and suddenly. This leads to decreased blood flow to the heart's muscles, which in turn causes suffocation and tight pain in the chest, neck, or arm area.

Isodit 60 SR Tablet works by the formation of the free radical nitric oxide (NO) inside our body, which leads to the relaxation of muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle.

The common side effects of Isodit 60 SR Tablet include nausea, dizziness & headache. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting Isodit 60 SR Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any nitrate), have suffered a heart attack/stroke, or have an eye disease called glaucoma. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Uses of Isodit 60 SR Tablet

Isodit 60 SR Tablet is used to prevent angina (chest pain) associated with coronary artery disease. The detailed uses of Isodit 60 SR Tablet are as follows:

  • Prevention of angina: Isodit 60 SR Tablet helps reduce the occurrence of chest pain by improving blood flow.
  • Management of coronary artery disease: Isodit 60 SR Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, reducing cardiac strain.

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Directions for Use

  • Isodit 60 SR Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Isodit 60 SR Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Isodit 60 SR Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.
  • These operate by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the stress on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.
  • Isodit 60 SR Tablet is used to prevent attacks of angina pectoris.
  • Angina usually feels like tight chest pain, neck or arm area. The pain originates from the heart muscle and is a sign that part of it is not getting enough oxygen for the amount of work it is doing.

How Isodit 60 SR Tablet Works

Isodit 60 SR Tablet a mononitrate form of isosorbide is a powerful vasodilator (widens blood vessels). It works by the formation of the free radical nitric oxide (NO) inside our body, which leads to the relaxation of muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle, which has been working under immense pressure due to decreased blood flow to it.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Isodit 60 SR Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Isodit 60 SR Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe dizziness, fever, severe throbbing headache, confusion, vision problems, fast or pounding heartbeats, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, trouble breathing, bloody diarrhoea, cold or clammy skin, sweating, seizures (fits), and fainting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Isodit 60 SR Tablet.
  • Communicate to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Isodit 60 SR Tablet if a patient has low performing thyroid gland, is undernourished because of a poor diet, has severe liver/kidney problems, suffers from hypothermia (very low body temperature),
  • Let your doctor know if you suffer from very poor blood circulation, have had any lethal damage to the heart, such as a heart attack or suffer from a disease called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle will help you keep your cholesterol and blood pressure down, keep your arteries clear and avoid angina.
  • Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat sources of protein such as nuts and fish.
  • Regularly workout.
  • Maintain a healthy weight and keep your diabetes in check.
  • Stop smoking.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink alcohol. It could increase the effect of Isodit 60 SR Tablet and lower your blood pressure too much. If this happens, you may feel dizzy or faint.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are a breastfeeding mother, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Unsafe

Isodit 60 SR Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, or tiredness. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

A patient is advised to take this drug only during a doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between liver patients and Isodit 60 SR Tablet.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

A patient is advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between Kidney patients and Isodit 60 SR Tablet.

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Children

Unsafe

It is not to be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Isodit 60 SR Tablet can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician to reduce the risk of heart attack and angina. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Isodit 60 SR Tablet can be safely used in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician. Close monitoring of the patient is needed.

FAQs

Isodit 60 SR Tablet is used for a heart condition called angina pectoris. It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the stress‚ on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it's too late, jump to the next dose. Never attempt to take a double dose, as it may lead to serious harmful implications.

No drastic fall in blood pressure is seen, and it is never advised except for a few antihypertensives, that too only under doctor consultation.

No, ergot-based drugs have been found to have interaction with Isodit 60 SR Tablet; thus, they are not advised.

No, the interaction produced causes severe hypotension or a decrease in blood pressure.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - IS94421

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Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Dec 3, 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2697/pil#gref
  2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Isosorbide-mononitrate
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557672/
  4. https://www.mims.com/india/drug/info/isosorbide%20mononitrate?type=full&mtype=generic
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