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Isosorbide Mononitrate Introduction
Isosorbide Mononitrate is used to prevent or
treat chest pain. It works by relaxing the blood vessels to
the heart, so the blood and oxygen supply to the heart is
increased.
Precautions before taking Isosorbide
Mononitrate
Before taking isosorbide,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to isosorbide; nitroglycerin tablets, patches, or
ointment; or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had
low red blood cell counts (anemia), glaucoma, or recent head
trauma.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become
pregnant while taking isosorbide, call your doctor.
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if you are having surgery, including dental
surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking
isosorbide.
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you should know that this drug may make you
drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery
until you know how it affects you.
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tell your doctor if you consume large amounts
of alcohol regularly and ask about the safe use of alcoholic
beverages while you are taking isosorbide. Alcohol can make
the side effects from isosorbide worse.
Isosorbide Mononitrate Side
Effects
Side effects from isosorbide are common. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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blurred vision
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dry mouth
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chest pain
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fainting
Isosorbide Mononitrate Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came
in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at
room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Keep sublingual and chewable tablets in the
original container. Do not open a container of sublingual or
chewable isosorbide until you need a dose. Do not use tablets
that are more than 12 months old. Throw away any medication
that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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