Imdur
This medicine is indicated for angina pectoris intended to mitigate chest pain and support cardiovascular tolerance during physical exertion.
Strengths: 20 · 30 · 40 · 60mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Monit; Elantan
- Therapeutic class
Nitrate Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
Nitrate
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to nitrates; concurrent use of PDE5 inhibitors; hypotension
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; avoid rapid position changes
- Minor side effects
headache; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
tachycardia; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
Sildenafil; Tadalafil; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor.
Serious side effects
syncope — requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medicine is indicated for angina pectoris intended to mitigate chest pain and support cardiovascular tolerance during physical exertion.
Mechanism of action
Isosorbide mononitrate acts as a vasodilator by releasing nitric oxide, which relaxes vascular smooth muscle, reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
Imdur
This medicine is indicated for angina pectoris intended to mitigate chest pain and support cardiovascular tolerance during physical exertion.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Isosorbide
- Listed indication(s): Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 20 mg454-20-mg-3174
- 120 tablets - 30 mg454-30-mg-3179
- 120 tablets - 40 mg454-40-mg-1173