Ist 20mg Tablet
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Ist 20 MG Description
Ist 20 mg Tablet is used to relax the uterus. Preventing the premature or preterm delivery of the baby in pregnant women in the main use of Ist 20 mg Tablet. This medicine is also used to manage symp
toms of peripheral blood vessel disorders such as arteriosclerosis (blockage of arteries), Buerger's disease, and Raynaud's syndrome. Ist 20 mg Tablet is composed of Isoxsuprine as its main ingredient. The mode of action or Ist 20 mg Tablet is to relax smooth muscles and blood vessels in peripheral areas, which results in relaxing smooth muscles of the uterus as well as the walls of blood vessels. This medicine can also be used to lower the symptoms of Dysmenorrhea (pain during menstruation due to uterine contractions). Follow your doctor’s directions for using Ist 20 mg Tablet exactly. It is recommended not to perform activities that require mental focus due to the risk of dizziness, which is a major side effect of Ist 20Tablets.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹114.00 |
| You Save | ₹36.00 (24% on MRP) |
| Contains | Isoxsuprine(20.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Cerebrovascular Insufficiency, Peripheral Vascular Disease Of Arteriosclerosis Obliterans, Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease), Raynaud's Disease. |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, Flushing, Headache, Nausea Or Vomiting, Weakness, Chest Pain, Breathing Problems. |
| Therapy | UTERINE RELAXANT |
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Uses of Ist 20 MG
- As per CDSCO, the Ist Tablet is used:
- In managing many peripheral vascular diseases such as,
- Cerebrovascular insufficiency - low blood flow to the brain and its blood vessels.
- Peripheral vascular disease of arteriosclerosis obliterans - affecting the abdominal aorta and the small- and medium-sized arteries of the lower extremities
- Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) - blood vessels become inflamed, swell and can become blocked with blood clots
- Raynaud's disease - causes some areas of your body, such as your fingers and toes, to feel numb and cold
- In preventing preterm delivery and labour.
Contraindications of Ist 20 MG
- If you have a known hypersensitive reaction, Isoxsuprine or any of the components of this medicine.
- If you have a history of any bleeding disorder, such as postpartum bleeding. This medicine can increase blood flow and increase the risk of bleeding.
- If you have any severe heart disease or hypertension (high blood pressure).
- If you are breastfeeding.
- If you have any history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), which are small strokes.
- If you have any condition that results in hardening of the arteries.
- If you have an eye disorder that increases the fluid pressure in the eye, such as glaucoma.
- If you have recently gone through an excessive bleeding situation.
- If you have abnormally low blood pressure.
- If you are bleeding through an artery.
Side effects of Ist 20 MG
- Drowsiness
- Flushing
- Headache
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Weakness
- Chest Pain
- Breathing Problems
Precautions and Warnings of Ist 20 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take the Ist Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
There is not much data available on the safety and efficiency of Ist Tablet in pregnant women and foetuses. This means that it is unknown whether Ist tablets will be harmful to an unborn foetus. Do not take these tablets without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant while on this treatment.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take the Ist Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
There is not enough data available on this medicine’s effects on a nursing baby; It is not known whether Ist medicine passes into breast milk. Do not take these tablets without first talking to your doctor if you are nursing a baby.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I’ve taken the Ist Tablet?
A:
Ist Tablet may cause dizziness as a side effect. If you experience dizziness, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Also, try to rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to avoid falling.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Ist Tablet?
A:
No, do not consume alcohol along with the Ist Tablet. It may lead to side effects such as vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You want to use Ist Tablets in children younger than 18. The safety of this medicine is not established in them.
- You’ve either high or low blood pressure and are currently under treatment for it. Monitor your blood pressure, as Ist medicine can cause blood pressure and heart rate fluctuations.
- You have given birth recently.
- You are older than 65 years of age.
- You experienced sudden dizziness when you change positions.
Mode of Action of Ist 20 MG
How Does It Work?
The Ist Tablets consist of Isoxsuprine as its main ingredient. This medicine is a beta-adrenergic agonist, which means it acts on certain receptors and increases their activity. It results in direct relaxation of smooth muscles of the uterus and blood vessels. Its blood vessel dilating effects are more prominent on arteries supplying skeletal muscle than on those supplying the skin. Hence, it is used to treat peripheral vascular disease and prevent premature labour....
Directions for Use of Ist 20 MG
- Take Ist Tablets just as the doctor prescribed to you.
- Do not change the dose of Ist Tablet, even if you do not see its effects.
- Swallow this pill as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break or chew it.
- It is better to not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not use Ist medicine if its packaging has been already opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking the Ist Tablet, as it can cause adverse effects from withdrawal.
- You can take Ist Tablet with or without food.
Interactions of Ist 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- If you have hypertension and using medications to lower blood pressure, such as amlodipine, captopril, elanapril, clonidine, etc., using Ist Tablet can lower their effectiveness and increase the risk of hypertension....
- While using Ist Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking certain medications such as aceclofenac, atomoxetine, bromocriptine, cyclosporine, diclofenac, etc. These medications, when used together, can also increase the risk of hypertension....
- When used with Ist Tablets, some medications, such as Diphenhydramine, Dicyclomine, Adenosine, Benzatropine, etc., when used with Ist Tablets, can increase the risk and severity of tachycardia or high heart rate....
- Ist Tablets should not be used with Tizanidine, a short-acting muscle relaxant. The interactions between them can cause severe side effects.
- If you are using certain medications such as antidepressants (Duloxetine, Dosulepin, Trazadone), antipsychotics (clozapine), and other psychiatric medicines along with Ist Tablets, the effectiveness of these medicines is decreased....
Interactions with food items
- Avoid grapefruit and its juice, as it might interact with the functioning of this Ist Tablet.
Storage and disposal of Ist 20 MG
Store the Ist Tablet in dry conditions. Keep it away from direct heat and humid conditions. Keep Ist 20 mg medicine away from children and pets.
Dispose of the packaging carefully after using it. Throw these tablets away if the package has been already opened or damaged. Check the expiration date before taking it and carefully dispose of the tablet if it's past the expiration date....
Dosage of Ist 20 MG
Overdose
Overdose of Ist Tablets can cause clinical signs such as weakness, lightheadedness, fainting, nausea, and vomiting. If you have these overdose symptoms of Ist Tablets, consult your doctor immediately, and they can be treated with supportive therapy....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of Ist Tablet, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Ist Tablet and take the next one. Consult your doctor if you have any confusion regarding this or missed more than a few doses. Do not take both doses together, as it can result in an overdose....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use the Ist Tablet for menstrual problems such as Dysmenorrhea?
A: Few studies have shown that Ist Tablet can lower symptoms of Dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual problems due to uterine contractions) due to its property of relaxing smooth muscles of the uterus
Q: Does the Ist Tablet affect my chances of getting pregnant in future?
A: No, the Ist Tablet medicines do not affect any future pregnancy chances. These medications are used to prevent premature labour. It does not cause any damage to the uterus.
Q: Can I stop taking Ist Tablet when I am feeling better?
A: If you are using Ist Tablets for peripheral vascular diseases, do not stop using these medicines without consulting your doctor.
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- Isoxsuprine [Internet]. Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online. [cited 2022 Mar 26]. Available from
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