What are the long term side effects of isosorbide mononitrate?
Side Effects
- Abnormal heart sound.
- absence of or decrease in body movement.
- arm, back, or jaw pain.
- black, tarry stools.
- bladder pain.
- bleeding after defecation.
- blood in the urine or stools.
- body aches or pain.
What does mononitrate do to you?
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE (eye soe SOR bide mon oh NYE trate) is a vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina.
What are the side effects of isosorbide 30 mg?
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.
Is it OK to take isosorbide at night?
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 drug must not be prescribed when a patient is on isosorbide mononitrate?
Do not take riociguat (Adempas®), sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), or vardenafil (Levitra®) while you are using this medicine. Using these medicines together may lower your blood pressure and cause blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
What is Monotrate 30 mg tablet SR?
Monotrate 30 MG Tablet SR is an effective medicine to prevent and treat the chest pain (angina) caused due to narrowing of blood vessels that carries blood to the heart. It also decreases the load on the heart ensuring effective pumping of blood.
What are the side effects of isosorbide mononitrate?
Commonly reported side effects of isosorbide mononitrate include: headache. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. Along with its needed effects, isosorbide mononitrate may cause some unwanted effects.
What should I do if I overdose on isosorbide mononitrate?
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking isosorbide mononitrate: Some side effects of isosorbide mononitrate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Is isosorbide mononitrate safe for elderly patients with low blood pressure?
However, elderly patients are more likely to have severe low blood pressure and age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving isosorbide mononitrate. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding.