{"id":14205,"date":"2021-09-27T07:02:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T07:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=14205"},"modified":"2021-10-21T07:50:00","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T07:50:00","slug":"imdur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/imdur\/","title":{"rendered":"Imdur &#8211; Isosorbide mononitrate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are<br>isosorbide mononitrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Imdur is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imdur works by dilating the blood vessels and thereby facilitates the heart&#8217;s work in case of angina in the heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imdur is used as a preventive treatment for angina in the heart (&nbsp;angina pectoris&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isosorbide mononitrate contained&nbsp;in Imdur may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Imdur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Imdur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to&nbsp;isosorbide mononitrate&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<ul><li>in&nbsp;shock<\/li><li>at low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>in heart muscle disease (constrictive&nbsp;cardiomyopathy&nbsp;)<\/li><li>in certain diseases of the pericardium (constrictive pericarditis, pericardial tamponade)<\/li><li>concomitantly with&nbsp;phosphodiesterase&nbsp;type 5 inhibitors, such as Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil) and Levitra (vardenafil)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using Imdur if you have any of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>brain injury<\/li><li>heart disease<\/li><li>decreased blood oxygen content (&nbsp;hypoxemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>anemia&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;)<\/li><li>hypothyroidism&nbsp;(&nbsp;hypothyroidism&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Imdur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Imdur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are treated with Imdur, you must not use&nbsp;phosphodiesterase&nbsp;type 5 inhibitors, such as Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), and Levitra (vardenafil), which are used for&nbsp;impotence&nbsp;(&nbsp;erectile dysfunction&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with use during pregnancy is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether&nbsp;isosorbide mononitrate&nbsp;passes into breast milk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imdur may impair your ability to react, as dizziness may occur when you take the medicine, which you should keep in mind when driving or using machines, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Imdur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will decide on a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to suit you.&nbsp;The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 60 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets for the lower strengths, 30 mg, and 60 mg, are divisible.&nbsp;Whole or divided tablets should not be chewed or crushed and should be swallowed with at least 1\/2 glass of liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents of the Imdur tablet are surrounded by a shell, which can pass unaffected through the intestine.&nbsp;The tablet can thus look completely intact, while the active substance is released during the passage through the gastrointestinal tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Imdur than you should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Imdur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache (the headache disappears after a few weeks of treatment)<\/li><li>low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;which can cause dizziness and nausea<\/li><li>increased&nbsp;heart rate&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>vomiting<\/li><li>diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>fainting spells<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>itching&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Isolated cases of muscle pain (&nbsp;myalgia&nbsp;) have been reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Imdur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cExp\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;contains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is:&nbsp;isosorbide mononitrate&nbsp;30 mg, 60 mg and 120 mg respectively.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are: magnesium stearate, silica, paraffin, hypromellose, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium aluminosilicate, macrogol, dye (titanium dioxide E171), dye (iron oxide E172);&nbsp;only in 30 mg and 60 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are included so that the&nbsp;prolonged-release tablet&nbsp;can be manufactured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are 30 mg: pink, oval with notch, marked A \/ II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are 60 mg: light yellow, oval with a notch, marked A \/ ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prolonged-release tablets&nbsp;are 120 mg: white, oval, marked A \/ IF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TopRidge Pharma (Ireland) Limited, 6-9 Trinity Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratorios Alcal\u00e1 Farma, SL Avenida de Madrid, 82, Alcal\u00e1 de Henares, Madrid, 28802, Spain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imdur works by dilating the blood vessels and thereby facilitates the heart&#8217;s work in case of angina in the heart.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,12116],"tags":[13100,13095,13096,13099,12209,12212,12213,13101,13098,13097,12210,12211],"class_list":["post-14205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-i","tag-benefits-of-imdur","tag-benefits-of-isosorbide-mononitrate","tag-imdur","tag-imdur-tablet","tag-isosorbide-mononitrate","tag-isosorbide-mononitrate-side-effects","tag-isosorbide-mononitrate-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-imdur","tag-what-imdur-is-used-for","tag-what-is-imdur","tag-what-is-isosorbide-mononitrate","tag-what-isosorbide-mononitrate-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14205"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14205\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15040,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14205\/revisions\/15040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}