isosorbide mononitrate(Imdur, Monoket)
Long-acting nitrate (organic nitrate)
Pronunciation
/aɪsoʊˈsɔːrbaɪd ˌmɒnoʊˈnaɪtreɪt/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- isosorbide mononitrate
- Brand names
- Imdur, Monoket
- Therapeutic class
- Long-acting nitrate (organic nitrate)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take ER tablets at the same time each morning; swallow whole.
- Skip evening dose to allow a nitrate-free interval (prevents tolerance).
- NEVER take with sildenafil/tadalafil/vardenafil - severe BP drop.
- Headache is common at first and usually improves.
- Rise slowly to avoid dizziness.
Sources
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