Can isosorbide mononitrate be taken with food?
Take this medicine on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food. Do not take with food. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
What is the side effects of isosorbide?
Side Effects Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, and flushing may occur as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working.
What drugs interact with isosorbide mononitrate?
You should not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, Staxyn, sildenafil, avanafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) while you are taking isosorbide mononitrate. Taking these medicines together can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
How quickly does isosorbide mononitrate work?
This form of nitrate is used to reduce the number of angina attacks over a long time. It will not relieve an attack that has already started because it works too slowly. The extended-release form gradually releases medicine to provide its effect for 8 to 10 hours.
What time of day should isosorbide be taken?
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 happens if you stop taking isosorbide mononitrate?
This would result in collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal. You must not stop taking Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets to take sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil as this will increase your chances of having an angina attack. Noradrenalin (norepinephrine) to treat sharp and severe drop in blood pressure.
What foods to avoid when taking isosorbide mononitrate?
Vitamin C Rich Foods: Intake of 2g of vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits 3 times in a day may decrease chances of developing tolerance to the nitroglycerin patch. Alcohol with isosorbide mononitrate may lower the blood pressure. To avoid this, don’t take alcohol when you are on isosorbide mononitrate.
What is isosorb mono for?
Isosorbide mononitrate is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Isosorbide mononitrate 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 to do if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate?
Do not take Imdur, Monoket, or ISMO if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate or any ingredients contained in this drug. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Isosorbide?”
What is isosorbide mononitrate ( Imdur ) used for?
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain). Isosorbide mononitrate will not treat an angina attack that has already begun. Isosorbide mononitrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is Isosorbide Mononitrate (Imdur) used for?
Vitamin C Rich Foods: Intake of 2g of vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits 3 times in a day may decrease chances of developing tolerance to the nitroglycerin patch. Alcohol with isosorbide mononitrate may lower the blood pressure. To avoid this, don’t take alcohol when you are on isosorbide mononitrate.
Do not take Imdur, Monoket, or ISMO if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate or any ingredients contained in this drug. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Isosorbide?”
Is it safe to use isosorbide mononitrate during pregnancy?
Use isosorbide mononitrate during pregnancy with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies are not available, or neither animal nor human studies were done. Use isosorbide mononitrate with caution when breastfeeding, as it is unknown if isosorbide mononitrate crosses into breast milk.
When to use isosorbide mononitrate in upright posture?
If isosorbide mononitrate is used in these conditions, careful clinical or hemodynamic monitoring must be used to avoid the hazards of hypotension and tachycardia. Severe hypotension, particularly with upright posture, may occur with even small doses of isosorbide mononitrate.