Axicard 20mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is axicard 20mg tablet used for?
Axicard 20mg Tablet contains Isosorbide Mononitrate, a nitrate vasodilator used to prevent angina (chest pain) by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart. It is typically taken twice daily, with doses in the morning and evening, to maintain consistent protection.
- Generic Name: Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Manufacturer: Axis Life Science Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ axicard 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Prophylaxis of angina pectoris, congestive heart failure (adjunct)
Off-label uses: Esophageal spasm, anal fissures
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Isosorbide Mononitrate |
| Brand Name | Angicor |
| Manufacturer | Axis Life Science Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | NO Donors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle via nitric oxide-mediated increase in cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take axicard 20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of axicard 20mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Hypotension
- Flushing
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe hypotension
- Syncope
- Methemoglobinemia (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Allergic reactions
- Angioedema
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sildenafil | Major | Severe hypotension |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased hypotension and dizziness |
| Aspirin | Minor | Increased antiplatelet effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Sildenafil
- Tadalafil
- Vardenafil
- Riociguat
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Alcohol
- Beta-blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Aspirin
- Heparin
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption but does not affect bioavailability
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Additive vasodilation and hypotension
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, severe hypotension, cardiogenic shock, concurrent use with PDE5 inhibitors or riociguat
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, symptom relief
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor blood pressure; administer vasopressors if needed
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.