Elantan Long capsule 50mg

About Elantan Long capsule 50mg

Elantan Long capsule 50mg Uses

• Prevention of chest pain episodes caused by angina pectoris
• Long term management of coronary artery disease symptoms
• Used to reduce the frequency of angina attacks in stable heart disease
• Sometimes used to support treatment in chronic heart failure under medical guidance

Elantan Long capsule 50mg Benefits

• Provides steady, extended nitrate coverage with once daily dosing
• Reduces the workload on the heart by widening blood vessels
• Helps patients with angina maintain daily activities with fewer symptoms
• Long standing, well recognized brand with decades of clinical use

What Experts Say

Isosorbide mononitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrates. It relaxes and widens blood vessels, which reduces the amount of work the heart has to do and improves blood flow to the heart muscle.

This extended release capsule is designed for long term prevention of angina rather than immediate relief of an ongoing attack, so it should never replace a fast acting nitrate like sublingual tablets during a sudden episode of chest pain.

Doctors usually schedule a nitrate free interval during the day to prevent the body from becoming tolerant to the medicine, which can reduce its effectiveness over time. Sudden stopping is not advised, since it can worsen angina symptoms.

Drug Class

• Long acting nitrate vasodilator
• Antianginal agent
• Organic nitrate used in coronary artery disease

Elantan Long capsule 50mg formula

• Isosorbide Mononitrate 50mg

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Elantan Long capsule 50mg?

• Take the capsule at the same time each day, usually in the morning
• Swallow whole with water, do not crush or chew it
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without your doctor's advice
• Keep a fast acting nitrate available for sudden chest pain if prescribed
• Avoid alcohol, which can intensify side effects like dizziness

Drug Interactions

• Sildenafil And Similar Drugs: Combining with erectile dysfunction medicines can cause dangerously low blood pressure.
• Other Blood Pressure Medicines: May intensify blood pressure lowering effects.
• Alcohol: Increases the risk of dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Riociguat: Should not be combined due to a high risk of significant hypotension.

Risks and warnings

• Low Blood Pressure: Can cause a significant drop in blood pressure, especially when standing up quickly.
• Headache: Common when starting treatment and usually improves over time.
• Nitrate Tolerance: Continuous use without a nitrate free period can reduce effectiveness.
• Erectile Dysfunction Medicines: Should never be combined due to a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Sudden Discontinuation: Stopping abruptly may worsen angina symptoms.

Elantan Long capsule 50mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Low blood pressure
• Fast heartbeat
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness on standing
• Rare fainting episodes

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the capsules in their original packaging
• Protect from moisture and direct heat
• Keep out of reach of children