Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Composition of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Sorbitrate Hf Tablet contains Isosorbide Dinitrate (20mg) + Hydralazine (37.5mg). It belongs to the Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Treatment of Heart Failure

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Heart Failure Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness
• tiredness
• and swelling in your legs
• ankles
• abdomen and other parts of your body. Sorbitrate HF Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure. This medicine will help relieve your symptoms
• making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes
• such as eating healthy and keeping active
• to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

How Sorbitrate Hf Tablet works

Sorbitrate HF Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

How to take Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sorbitrate HF Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Sorbitrate HF Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Most side effects of Sorbitrate Hf are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop or change the dose of a heart medicine on your own. Report fainting, a very slow or very fast pulse, or new breathlessness. Keep every follow-up appointment — most of these medicines need periodic blood tests or an ECG.

Do not take Sorbitrate Hf if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Sorbitrate Hf Tablet

Sorbitrate HF Tablet is a combination of two medicines that helps improve symptoms of heart failure and keeps your heart healthier. This medicine may temporarily cause headaches, especially when starting treatment. Inform your doctor if it does not go away. Sorbitrate HF Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Sorbitrate HF Tablet as it may make the side effects worse. Do not take it in combination with medicines that treat erectile dysfunction (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) or high blood pressure, as that can cause a major drop in blood pressure. Do not stop taking Sorbitrate HF Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Cardiovascular agent