Monoket
Monoket is utilized to support management of angina pectoris to alleviate chest pain, effective to relax blood vessels and to target improved cardiac flow.
Strengths: 20 · 40mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Elantan; Ismo
- Therapeutic class
Nitrate
- Pharmacological class
Vasodilator
- Minor side effects
headache; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
tachycardia; hypotension
- Serious side effects
syncope — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
UCB
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
sildenafil; vardenafil; tadalafil; alcohol
- Age restrictions
Adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to nitrates; acute circulatory failure; concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
do not use with erectile dysfunction treatments; may cause dizziness upon standing
Patient summary
Monoket is utilized to support management of angina pectoris to alleviate chest pain, effective to relax blood vessels and to target improved cardiac flow.
Mechanism of action
Monoket is a long-acting nitrate that dilates systemic arteries and veins. This reduces the workload of the heart and decreases the oxygen demand of the myocardium, alleviating angina.
Monoket
Monoket is utilized to support management of angina pectoris to alleviate chest pain, effective to relax blood vessels and to target improved cardiac flow.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Listed indication(s): Angina Pectoris
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 20 mg711-20-mg-3583
- 180 tablets - 40 mg711-40-mg-3588