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MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Nicholas Piramal India Limited

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Apr-24

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
Other Info - MON0009

Author Details

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Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:52 PM IST

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FAQs

Take the missed dose as soon as possible, if its been too late then jumo to next dose and never attempt to take double dose as it may lead to serious harmful implications.
Strictly no, drastic fall in blood pressure is seen & is never advised except for a few antihypertensives that too only under doctors consultation.
No, ergot based drugs have been found to have interaction with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET thus not advised.
No, the interaction produced causes severe hypotension or decrease in blood pressure.
It can induce throbbing headache, reddening of the skin chills along with sweating, nausea, vomiting, and quick heartbeat if you take more than the prescribed dose of MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET. Seek emergency treatment and seek urgent consultation with your doctor if you are taking more than the prescribed dosage of this drug.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink alcohol. It could increase the effect of MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET and lower your blood pressure too much. If this happens, you may feel dizzy or faint.

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are a breast-feeding mother, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Unsafe

MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET may give you headache, blurred vision or make you feel dizzy or tired make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

A patient is advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between liver patients and MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET.

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Kidney

Caution

A patient is advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between Kidney patients and MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET.

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Children

Unsafe

Not to be given in children unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2697/pil#gref
  2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Isosorbide-mononitrate
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557672/
  4. https://www.mims.com/india/drug/info/isosorbide%20mononitrate?type=full&mtype=generic

About MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET

MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET belongs to the class of organic nitrates with blood vessel dilating activity. It is used for a heart condition called angina pectoris in which blood vessels of the heart get narrowed in an unexpected and sudden manner leading to decreased blood flow to the muscles of the heart leading to its suffocation & thus leading to a tight pain in the chest, neck or arm area.

MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET a mononitrate form of isosorbide is a powerful vasodilator (widens blood vessels). It works by the formation of the free radical nitric oxide (NO) inside our body which leads to the relaxation of muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle which has been working under immense pressure due to decreased blood flow to it.

MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET should be taken as prescribed by your doctor, with or without a meal at fixed intervals every day for best results. The dose of MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET can vary depending upon your condition and the severity of the condition. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better. The common side effects of MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET include nausea, dizziness & headache. Everyone need not experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any nitrate), have suffered a heart attack/stroke, or have an eye disease called glaucoma. Do not take MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET on your own as, self-medication. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Uses of MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET

Angina Pectoris.

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Medicinal Benefits

MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET belongs to a class of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. These operate by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the stress on the heart and making it easier to pump blood. MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET is used to prevent attacks of angina pectoris. Angina usually feels like tight chest pain, neck or arm area. The pain originates from the heart muscle and is a sign that part of it is not getting enough oxygen for the amount of work it is doing.

Directions for Use

Take MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET at the start of a meal or slightly before or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it. Space the doses evenly during the entire course.

Side Effects of MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET

  • Fainting
  • Low blood pressure
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Swelling of eyelids, face or lips
  • Rash or itching especially those covering your whole body
  • Exfoliative dermatitis (serious illness with blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals)

Drug Warnings

Communicate to your doctor or pharmacist before taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET if a patient has low performing thyroid gland, is undernourished because of a poor diet, has severe liver/kidney problems, suffers from hypothermia (very low body temperature), suffers from very poor blood circulation, has had any lethal damage to heart such as a heart attack or suffers from a disease called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Isosorbide mononitrateRiociguat
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Isosorbide mononitrateTadalafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET:
Coadministration of Tadalafil with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET with Tadalafil is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateRiociguat
Critical
How does the drug interact with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET:
Taking Riociguat with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET can cause low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET with Riociguat is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, priapism in males (persistent and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateDihydroergotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET:
Taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET together with dihydroergotamine can increase the effects of dihydroergotamine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET and dihydroergotamine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience an irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, weakness, or coldness, numbness, chest pain or pain in the hands, feet, arms, or legs. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET:
Taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET with sodium nitrite may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET and sodium nitrite together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET:
Taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET with tizanidine will have an additive effect and may lower blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET and tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or pulse or heart rate changes. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SILDENAFIL
  • ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE
  • CAPTOPRIL
  • CLONIDINE
  • MOXONIDINE
  • DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Avoid vigorous physical activity that may aggravate anginal attack.
  • Avoid smoking.
  • A patient should avoid places where airflow is restricted.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle will help you keep your cholesterol and blood pressure down, keep your arteries clear and avoid angina.
  • Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat sources of protein such as nuts and fish.
  • Regularly workout.
  • Maintain a healthy weight and keep your diabetes in check.
  • Stop smoking.

MONO SORBITRATE 20MG TABLET Substitute

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