Here is what you need to know to decide if Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) is right for you to treat your chest pain.
What is Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil), and what does it do?
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) is used to treat chest pain (angina) due to coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure.
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) is a nitrate vasodilator, which means it relaxes your blood vessels. Your heart will be able to pump more easily, which will alleviate chest pain caused by heart disease.
What dosages of Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) are available?
The following are available dosages and forms of Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil):
Sublingual Tablet
- 2.5 mg
- 5 mg
Tablet
- 5 mg
- 10 mg
- 20 mg
- 30 mg
- 40 mg
What side effects are common with taking Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)?
The most common side effects of Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) are:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Weakness
- Redness of skin
Some people experience more serious side effects from Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil), including:
- Fainting
- Nausea
- Blurry vision
- Shortness of breath
If you are taking Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) interact with other medications?
Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs.
When taking Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil), you should avoid taking:
- PDE5 Inhibitors (such as Avanafil or Sildenafil)
- Cough and cold medicines
- Diet aids
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Who should NOT take Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)?
Not all people can take Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil). Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) may not be a good choice if you have:
- Allergy with Isosorbide Dinitrate or similar medications
- Anemia
- Low blood pressure
- History of hemorrhage
- Diarrhea
What drugs are similar to Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)?
Other drugs that are similar to Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) include:
Does Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) have a generic form?
Isosorbide Dinitrate is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat chest pain (angina). Isordil is Isosorbide Dinitrate’s brand name form.
What is the price of Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) without insurance?
The average retail price of Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) without insurance is $78.05.
Look up Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest to you with the lowest price.
How can I save money on Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)?
NSUR offers a prescription discount card called NSURx to help you save money on your Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) prescriptions.
Simply present your NSURx card to the pharmacist the next time you fill a prescription of Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) at your local pharmacy, and you could save up to 80% on your prescription costs! Moreover, every time you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will receive NSUR Coin as a reward, which you can use to buy goods and services on our health and wellness shopping platform.
Over 35,000 pharmacies accept NSURx prescriptions, including major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and smaller, independent retailers in your neighborhood.
There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).
Visit NSURx’s price lookup tool to see how much you can start saving today on your Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil) prescriptions and to find the nearest pharmacy to you that accepts NSURx, or call +1 (855) 917-6216. Most users have a pharmacy within 2 miles of their home that takes NSURx.
