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Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR

Manufactured byWockhardt Ltd.
ContainsIsoxsuprine
Description
Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR is used to treat and prevent peripheral vascular disease, a blood circulation disorder where the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain become narrowed. This happens when plaque (fat deposits) builds up in arteries that supply blood to the peripheral parts of the body like arms and legs.Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR helps in increasing the blood flow in the blood vessels and improves blood circulation. Common side effects of Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR are dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting and stomach pain. Do not use this medicine in patients with bleeding disorders. You can take Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take it at around the same time every day. Never take more than the prescribed dose.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR

  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Weakness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Flushing
  • Nausea and vomiting

Uses of Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR

What is it prescribed for?

  • Peripheral vascular diseases
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR shows its action within one hour of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR passes into breast milk. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using the medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Bleeding disorder

Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR is not recommended for use in patients with bleeding disorders. Treatment with Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR produces dilation of blood vessels that may exacerbate bleeding.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR will harm an unborn baby. Do not take Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR passes into breast milk. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using the medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Driving or operating machinery

Therapy with Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR may cause sleepiness or dizziness in some patients. Hence it is advised not to drive vehicles and operate heavy machinery after taking this medicine.

Heart diseases

Use Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR cautiously in patients with heart diseases. You should inform the doctor about all your heart diseases including a recent heart attack before taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek medical emergency in case of an overdose with Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Antihypertensives

Tizanidine

Antipsychotics

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR with or without food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine at around the same time daily. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Isowok 40 MG Tablet SR works by widening the blood vessels and allows blood to pass through them more easily.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Peripheral vasodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 21 May 2021

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