Isosorbide Mononitrate (brand names: Isomin / Cibral / Elantan / Chemydur / Cibral / Dynamin / Elantan / Imdur / Isib / Isodur / Isotard / Modisal / Modisal / Monigen / Monomax / Monomil) is used to prevent chest pain which is a symptom of angina and other heart conditions including heart failure.

Isosorbide Mononitrate can be used to decrease the frequency and severity of anginal (chest pain) episodes and to reduce the need for sublingual (taken under the tongue) nitroglycerin.

Isosorbide Mononitrate widens the arteries that carry blood to the heart muscle and relax the veins that return blood from the body to the heart. Together these actions allow more oxygen to reach the heart muscle and reduce the work of the heart. This lowers the overall strain on the heart reducing the risk of angina and relieving the pain associated with an acute angina attack.

Recommendations

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Isosorbide Mononitrate exactly as directed.

Isosorbide Mononitrate is usually taken first thing in the morning before breakfast. Take each dose with a full glass of water.

Swallow the extended-release forms of Isosorbide Mononitrate whole. Do not crush or chew them. They are specially formulated to release medication slowly into your body.

Do not stop taking Isosorbide Mononitrate suddenly.

It is best not to drink alcohol while you are taking Isosorbide Mononitrate. If you do drink alcohol, drink only a little and be aware of its effect on you.

If you forget to take a dose, take one as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up.

Store the tablets at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

Precautions

Before taking Isosorbide Mononitrate, tell your doctor if:

you are allergic to isosorbide; nitroglycerin tablets, patches, or ointment; or any other drugs;
you have or have ever had anemia, glaucoma, or recent head trauma;
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: isosorbide mononitrate.