Isosorbide Mononitrate Benefits & Uses

Isosorbide Mononitrate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Isosorbide Mononitrate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Isosorbide Mononitrate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Isosorbide Mononitrate is used -

Common

Headache
Dizziness
Flushing
Nausea or vomiting
Decreased blood pressure
पेट दर्द
Fatigue
Pain or discomfort
Chest Pain
Upper respiratory tract infection
Rash

Isosorbide Mononitrate Related Warnings

Is the use of Isosorbide Mononitrate safe for pregnant women?

Isosorbide Mononitrate rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Isosorbide Mononitrate safe during breastfeeding?

Isosorbide Mononitrate has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Isosorbide Mononitrate on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Isosorbide Mononitrate on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Isosorbide Mononitrate on the Liver?

Isosorbide Mononitrate is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Isosorbide Mononitrate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Isosorbide Mononitrate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Isosorbide Mononitrate with Other Drugs

Isosorbide Mononitrate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sildenafil

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Codeine

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Captopril

Isosorbide Mononitrate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Isosorbide Mononitrate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Anemia
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Isosorbide Mononitrate

Is this Isosorbide Mononitrate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Isosorbide Mononitrate is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Isosorbide Mononitrate. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Isosorbide Mononitrate only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Isosorbide Mononitrate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Isosorbide Mononitrate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Isosorbide Mononitrate

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Isosorbide Mononitrate, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Isosorbide Mononitrate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Isosorbide Mononitrate with alcohol will be.

Unknown