Elantan Tablet 20mg

About Elantan Tablet 20mg

Elantan Tablet 20mg Uses

• Prevention of angina (chest pain) episodes
• Long term management of coronary artery disease
• Supportive treatment in congestive heart failure
• Reduction of cardiac workload in ischemic heart disease
• Improvement of blood flow to the heart muscle

Elantan Tablet 20mg Benefits

• Effective prevention of angina attacks
• Wider blood vessels for better blood flow
• Reduced strain on the heart during daily activities
• Easy availability without a prescription
• An affordable option for long term cardiac care

Elantan Tablet 20mg is easily available at pharmacies and online medicine stores in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi. Cardiologists in these cities are also accessible through oladoc for heart related consultations.

Heart disease is a leading health concern among adults in Pakistan, often linked to diet and stress. Elantan is a common choice for long term angina prevention.

A cardiologist usually tailors the dose based on symptom severity and other heart medications in use. Sudden discontinuation should be avoided without medical guidance.

Drug Class

• Nitrate vasodilator
• Antianginal agent
• Organic nitrate

Elantan Tablet 20mg formula

• Isosorbide Mononitrate 20mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Elantan Tablet 20mg?

• One tablet daily, usually in the morning.
• A nitrate free interval each day, as guided by the doctor, to prevent tolerance.
• Swallowed with a glass of water, on an empty or full stomach.
• No sudden stoppage of the medicine without medical advice.
• Regular blood pressure checks during treatment.

Drug Interactions

Elantan Tablet 20mg has several important drug interactions that require medical supervision.

• Sildenafil and similar drugs: A severe and potentially dangerous fall in blood pressure can occur with combined use.
• Other Antihypertensives: An additive blood pressure lowering effect is possible.
• Alcohol: Increased dizziness and low blood pressure risk with concurrent use.

Risks and warnings

• PDE5 Inhibitor Use: Combination with sildenafil or similar drugs can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Low Blood Pressure: Dizziness or fainting is possible, especially when standing up quickly.
• Tolerance Development: Reduced effectiveness may occur with continuous use, so a nitrate free period is advised.
• Alcohol Use: Alcohol may worsen dizziness and low blood pressure with this medicine.

Side Effects

Elantan Tablet 20mg commonly causes mild side effects, especially when treatment begins.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing of the face
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea

Serious side effects are rare but need prompt medical attention if they appear.

• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling or rash
• Chest pain that worsens instead of improving

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Keep the tablets in their original packaging until use.