Isosorbide Mononitrate
Information about Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide Mononitrate Uses
Isosorbide Mononitrate is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain).
How Isosorbide Mononitrate works
Isosorbide Mononitrate 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.
Common side effects of Isosorbide Mononitrate
Headache, Dizziness
Available Medicine for Isosorbide Mononitrate
ImdurAstraZeneca
₹157 to ₹2492 variant(s)
IsmoAbbott L
₹65 to ₹1163 variant(s)
MonotrateSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹21 to ₹1257 variant(s)
MonitIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹28 to ₹836 variant(s)
NitrofixMicro Labs Ltd
₹21 to ₹795 variant(s)
IsonormLupin Ltd
₹21 to ₹594 variant(s)
NatriemEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹46 to ₹592 variant(s)
SolotrateZydus Cadila
₹30 to ₹813 variant(s)
IhdStadmed Pvt Ltd
₹19 to ₹566 variant(s)
Mono IsordilIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹30 to ₹473 variant(s)
Expert advice for Isosorbide Mononitrate
- You have been prescribed Isosorbide Mononitrate for the prevention and treatment of heart-related chest pain (angina).
- Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase your physical activity, watch your weight and reduce stress.
- Isosorbide Mononitrate may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Isosorbide Mononitrate as it may cause increased dizziness.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- You may develop tolerance to Isosorbide Mononitrate with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Isosorbide Mononitrate as it may cause low blood pressure.