Isosorbide Mononitrate

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Angina

Isosorbide Mononitrate Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Isosorbide mononitrate 20mg; scored tabs.

Pharmacological Class

Nitrate.

How Supplied

Contact supplier.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Indications

Indications

Prophylaxis of angina. Not for acute attacks.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Dosage and Administration

Adult

20mg upon awakening then 20mg 7 hrs later.

Children

Not recommended.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Contraindications

Contraindications

Concomitant sildenafil.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Isosorbide Mononitrate Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Acute MI. CHF. Hypotension. Volume depletion. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Monitor for tolerance. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Isosorbide Mononitrate Interactions

Interactions

See Contraindications. Severe hypotension with sildenafil. Orthostatic hypotension with alcohol, calcium channel blockers.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Headache, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, GI upset, syncope.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Clinical Trials

See Literature

Isosorbide Mononitrate Note

Notes

Formerly known under the brand name Ismo.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Patient Counseling

See Literature