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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

About Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's

Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's belongs to the class of medicines called 'anti-anginal medication. Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is primarily indicated in preventing attacks of angina (chest pain) and treatment of angina due to coronary artery disease. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen. When the heart does not get enough amount of oxygenated blood, then it is unable to function properly. If proper treatment is not provided at to right time, it can even cause heart attack, heart failure, or arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythms).

Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, a vasodilator in nature, which works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the demand for oxygen the heart requires. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. The dose of Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's may be required to increase after a certain time as it may develop tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase the dose depending on your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's can be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine may cause certain common side effects like dry mouth, blurred vision, insomnia, headache, dizziness, weakness, heart palpitations, low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position, nausea and vomiting, sweating, and flushing (warm or red condition of your skin). Most of these side effects are temporary and do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects persist, reach out to your doctor.

Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Take this medicine only if the doctor prescribes it. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to other people. Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is not recommended if you are taking medication for glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anaemia. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

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Uses of Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's

Angina (heart-related chest pain).

Medicinal Benefits

Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, a vasodilator in nature. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the demand for oxygen the heart requires. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. The dose of Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's may be required to increase after a certain time as Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending on your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Side Effects of Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's

  • Dry mouth
  • Blurred vision 
  • Insomnia
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Heart palpitations
  • Low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Flushing

Directions for Use

Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food, along with adequate water. Do not chew or break or crush the tablet.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's if you are allergic to nitrates or its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you are taking other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. If you have kidney disease, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia or have a heart attack, Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's should be taken with caution and only if prescribed by a doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's. Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position; hence take care and rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
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Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Taking Avanafil and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Taking Vardenafil and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Procaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking procaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloroprocaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium nitrite and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitratePrilocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Prilocaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking prilocaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's can increase the risk and severity of developing methemoglobinemia, (Red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Ropivacaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ropivacaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Etidocaine and Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid consuming alcoholic beverages while using Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's as it can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Quit smoking as smoking increases the heart rate and the heart’s workload.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Eat a healthy balanced diet, including plenty of fluids, vegetables, proteins, and fat-free or low-fat dairy products. It will also help reduce weight and lower the risk of a heart attack. 
  • Regular exercise keeps the heart and blood vessels in good condition, so the chances are reduced having an attack. Also, use the Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's before the exercise.

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Special Advise

  • Certain diagnostic tests like a Stress test, Echocardiogram, Nuclear stress test, Chest X-ray, Blood tests, and Coronary angiography help in checking angina.
  • Regular checkups with the doctor as you may develop tolerance to Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's, and the same dose may be less effective next time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending on your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Angina: It is a pain in the chest and discomfort that keeps coming back as the heart does not get sufficient blood. In some cases, the pain and discomfort are also felt in the shoulders, neck, jaw, or back. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Symptoms include squeezing, pressure, a feeling of heaviness, tightness, and pain in the chest. Treatment includes lifestyle changes based on severity, angioplasty, surgery, or medications.

Sorbitrate Insta 0.5 mg Tablet 30's Substitute

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