Duride Tablet - Uses, Side Effects, Precautions and FAQs
Uses
Duride is used to prevent angina.
Angina is a pain or uncomfortable feeling (tightness, pressure or heaviness) in the chest, often spreading to the arms or neck and sometimes to the shoulders and back. This may be caused by too little blood and oxygen getting to the heart.
The pain of angina is usually brought on by exercise or stress.
Duride contains the active ingredient Isosorbide mononitrate. It belongs to a group of medicines called nitrates. These medicines work by widening blood vessels, letting more blood and oxygen reach the heart. This means your heart does not need to do as much work.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you.
Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
Duride is not recommended for use in children, as there is not enough information available on its effects in children.
There is no evidence that Duride is addictive.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Side Effects
Keep Duride where children cannot reach it.
A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
Keep your tablets in the blister pack until it is time to take them.
If you take the tablets out of their pack they may not keep well.
Keep your tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.
Do not store Duride or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink.
Do not leave Duride in the car or on window sills.
Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
FAQs
What is Furosemide and how does it work?
Furosemide is a diuretic which inhibits water re-absorption in the body and increases urine production. It is used to lower the blood pressure and get rid of any edema (accumulation of fluid) in the body due to any heart, liver or kidney disease.
Can dehydration occur by the use of this medication?
Yes, you may get dehydrated by the use of this drug because it removes excess water from your body. To avoid this, drink at least 7-8 glasses of water while taking this drug.
Is it safe to use this drug during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Please consult your doctor before using this medication during pregnancy.
Can I use this medication if I am lactating?
This medication is not recommended for use in breast-feeding mothers because it may pass in the breast milk. Please consult your doctor for further assistance.
What should I do if I miss a dose of this drug?
If you miss any dose of this medicine then take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, be careful to not to overdose.
I am diabetic. Can I take this medication?
No, this medicine should be taken with caution in patients with diabetes because it may alter the blood glucose levels.
Can I use this medication if I have a kidney disease?
It is advised to use this medicine carefully in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor for further guidance.
Can I take this medicine if I have increased uric acid?
No. It is advised to not take this medicine if your uric acid levels are high because furosemide itself causes an increase in uric acid level as a side effect.
Can this medicine impair my hearing ability?
This medicine may cause irreversible hearing loss only if taken in high doses. Please take only recommended doses of this medication.
What time of the day is the best to take amiloride?
It is best advised to take amiloride in the morning.
Should I take this medicine with food?
It is advised to take this medicine with food.
Does Amiloride cause dehydration?
Yes, amiloride does cause dehydration.
Does Amiloride cause weight gain?
No it does not cause weight gain.
Can I take alcohol with Amiloride?
Please avoid consuming while taking this medicine, as BP may drop too much.
