ismotic
Ismotic (Isosorbide) is a medication used to treat Angina Pectoris, Coronary Disease, Cyanosis, Gastroesophageal Reflux.
Isosorbide · by Alcon
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Isosorbide
- Form
- Solution
- Strength
- Isosorbide 100GM/220ML
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- angina pectoris, coronary disease, cyanosis
- Manufacturer
- Alcon
- FDA application
- NDA017063
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Solution
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ismotic treat?
- Ismotic (Isosorbide) may be used to treat angina pectoris, coronary disease, cyanosis, gastroesophageal reflux, heart failure, poisoning, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Ismotic?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ismotic. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Ismotic?
- Ismotic is marketed by Alcon. You can see Alcon's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Ismotic a brand-name or generic drug?
- Ismotic is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Isosorbide.
- Is Ismotic available over the counter?
- No. Ismotic is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Ismotic come in?
- Ismotic is currently marketed as solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Ismotic FDA-registered?
- Ismotic is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017063. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about ISOSORBIDE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 43,241 reports naming ISOSORBIDE — the active ingredient in Ismotic, and the FDA flagged 79% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- dyspnoea3,081 reports
- dizziness2,636 reports
- nausea2,494 reports
- fatigue2,485 reports
- diarrhoea2,416 reports
- chest pain2,175 reports
- myocardial infarction2,059 reports
- headache1,902 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean ISOSORBIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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