isosorbide-monohydrate

This medication is used in patients for treating and preventing angina (chest pain), CHF (congestive heart failure) and myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Contradications

This medication is contraindicated in patients with hypotension conditions (low bp), pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs), anemia (), bradycardia (), stenosis (), glaucoma (pressure in the eye).

Side effects

Tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), hypotension (low blood pressure), heartburn, headache, dizziness, vomiting and flushing (skin turns red).

Expert Advice

Take this medication same time daily as prescribed.
Do not crush or chew the tablets.
Do not decrease the dosage or stop taking medication without doctors consult
If you're on this medication avoid alcohol
Carry this medication all the time in case you need one.
Seek help immediately if angina (chest pain) occurs.

FAQs

Indications:

It is used to prevent chest pain (angina), and treat heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and long-term congestive heart failure in combination with diuretics.

Administration:

This medicine is mostly taken orally (through mouth). The dosage is dependent on the severity of condition and response to treatment. Please consult your doctor before use. Not recommended for children.

Storage:

Please store the tablet form of this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light and moisture. Please keep it away from children and do not store in the bathroom. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

Precautions:

• May make you dizzy so it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine • Hypothyroidism (decreased thyroid activity) • Malnutrition • Patients with heart disease • Patients with kidney disease • Patients with risk of glaucoma • Avoid abrupt withdrawal • Tolerance may develop with long term use

Effects on pregnancy and lactation:

The effects are undetermined; therefore, caution is advised.

Side Effects:

You may experience the following: • Dizziness • Headache • Increased heart rate • Rash • Increased pressure in the eye (closed-angle glaucoma) • Redness or irritation at injection site

Contraindications:

• Glaucoma • Severe heart problems • Anemia G6PD deficiency (enzyme)