How do you give an Isoket infusion?
Isoket may be infused slowly using a syringe pump with glass or plastic syringe, see Section 6.2 for suitable materials. To obtain a dose of 6 mg per hour, add 50 ml of Isoket 1 mg/ml to 450 ml of a suitable vehicle, under aseptic conditions.
What is Ivi Isoket?
Isoket is indicated in the treatment of unresponsive left ventricular failure secondary to acute myocardial infarction, unresponsive left ventricular failure of various aetiology and severe or unstable angina pectoris. This medicinal product is a concentrated solution and must be diluted prior use.
How does Isoket work?
Isoket belongs to a group of medicines called organic nitrates. Organic nitrates work by widening the blood vessels in your heart to allow an increased amount of blood to flow to areas which need it.
What is isosorbide dinitrate 5mg?
Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
What is Isoket used for?
Isoket is indicated during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty to facilitate prolongation of balloon inflation and to prevent or relieve coronary spasm. Isoket 0.5 mg/ml (undiluted) is intended for intravenous administration by slow infusion via a syringe pump.
What class is isosorbide dinitrate in?
How long can I take isosorbide dinitrate?
From large, well-controlled studies of other nitrates, it is reasonable to believe that the maximal achievable daily duration of anti-anginal effect from isosorbide dinitrate is about 12 hours.
What is the purpose of isosorbide dinitrate?
Is it OK to take isosorbide dinitrate?
Prolonged illness can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance, making it dangerous for you to use isosorbide dinitrate. If you take isosorbide dinitrate on a regular schedule to prevent angina, do not stop taking it suddenly or you could have a severe attack of angina. Keep this medicine on hand at all times.