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What are mononitrate tablets used for?
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease). It does not work fast enough to relieve the pain of an angina attack that has already started. Isosorbide mononitrate belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates.
When should I take mononitrate?
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.
What is imdur prescribed for?
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Is isosorbide mononitrate a blood pressure medication?
Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) is effective in the short-term for decreasing systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and pulse wave reflection in patients with systolic hypertension.
Is isosorbide mononitrate a blood thinner?
Isosorbide mononitrate is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump. Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain).
What is isosorbide mononitrate used to treat?
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
How do I know if my isosorbide mononitrate is working?
If you will be taking isosorbide mononitrate for a long time, it is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that isosorbide mononitrate is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Can you take isosorbide mononitrate and Levitra together?
Sildenafil ( Viagra ), tadalafil ( Cialis ), avanafil ( Stendra ),and vardenafil ( Levitra) increase the blood pressure lowering effects of isosorbide mononitrate and may cause excessive reductions in blood pressure. Therefore, patients taking isosorbide mononitrate should not receive sildenafil, tadalafil, avanafil or vardenafil.
What time of Day should I take isosorbide mononitrate?
You should take isosorbide mononitrate first thing in the morning and follow the same schedule each day. Isosorbide mononitrate 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.