What are isosorbide mononitrate tablets used for?
Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets belong to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. These work by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the strain on the heart making it easier to pump blood. Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets are used to prevent angina pectoris.
What are side effects of isosorbide mononitrate?
COMMON side effects
- low blood pressure.
- dizziness.
- temporary redness of face and neck.
- headache.
- nervousness.
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin.
What is the difference between isosorbide mononitrate and isosorbide dinitrate?
Isosorbide mononitrate: Metabolized principally in the liver, but unlike isosorbide dinitrate, does not undergo first-pass metabolism; metabolites appear to be pharmacologically inactive.
What is another name for isosorbide mononitrate?
Isosorbide mononitrate is available under the following different brand names: Imdur, Monoket, and ISMO.
Is isosorbide bad for kidneys?
Isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) is not known to affect the kidneys. People with kidney problems should be able to take the usual dose of isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket).
Can isosorbide cause shortness of breath?
Signs of an overdose include nausea, vomiting, restlessness, warm flushed skin, blurred vision, headache, fainting, tachycardia (a fast heartbeat), low blood pressure, strong or irregular heartbeat, bluish discoloration of the skin, shortness of breath, rapid shallow breathing and increased pressure within the skull.
What can I take instead of isosorbide?
Other nitrates include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, NitroQuick, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur and others) and isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Titradose, Dilatrate-SR, Isochron).
When should I take isosorbide?
You should take this medicine first thing in the morning and follow the same schedule each day. This medicine works best if you have a “drug-free” period of time every day when you do not take it. Your doctor will schedule your doses during the day to allow for a drug-free time.
Can isosorbide mononitrate cause shortness of breath?
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects.
Can you take isosorbide at night?
Not all brands and forms of isosorbide mononitrate are taken the same number of times per day. You may need to take the medicine only once daily, in the morning after getting out of bed.
Is isosorbide a blood thinner?
Isosorbide mononitrate belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Can isosorbide cause eye problems?
Using these medicines together may lower your blood pressure and cause blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting. If you are taking these medicines and you experience an angina attack, you must go to the hospital right away.