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⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Isosorbide Mononitrate

Form: Tablet 20mg

Indication

Angina pectoris

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach (i.e. At least one hour before food or two hours after food).

Adult Dose

Oral Angina Pectoris Prevention of angina pectoris caused by coronary artery disease Adult: 20 mg 2-3 times daily. Dose may range from 20-120 mg daily. As LA form: One capsule once daily. Elderly: Intiate at lower doses.

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Severe hypotension or anaemia, hypovolaemia, heart failure due to obstruction, or raised intracranial pressure due to head trauma or cerebral haemorrhage.

Mode of Action

Isosorbide mononitrate relaxes vascular smooth muscles by stimulating cyclic-GMP. It decreases left ventricular pressure (preload) and arterial resistance (afterload).

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

{'list': ['Angina (heart-related chest pain)']}

Side effects of __NAME__

{'tag': 'Common', 'list': ['Headache', 'Dizziness', 'Increased heart rate', 'Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)', 'Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)']}

How to use __NAME__

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. __NAME__ is to be taken empty stomach.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a nitrate. It reduces the workload of the heart. As a result, the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol while taking __NAME__ may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of __NAME__ may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.