{"id":14566,"date":"2021-10-04T15:54:21","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T15:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=14566"},"modified":"2023-01-02T13:35:03","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T13:35:03","slug":"isonova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/isonova\/","title":{"rendered":"Isonova &#8211; Isosorbide Mononitrate Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Isonova 30 mg and 60 mg&nbsp;prolonged-release tablets of isosorbide mononitrate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Isonova Is And What Isonova Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isonova is used to prevent angina in the heart (&nbsp;angina pectoris&nbsp;).&nbsp;Isonova 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><br>Isosorbide mononitrate contained\u00a0in Isonova may also be approved for treating other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Taking Isonova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Isonova:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0isosorbide mononitrate\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>In\u00a0shock.<\/li><li>At low\u00a0blood pressure.<\/li><li>In heart muscle disease (constrictive\u00a0cardiomyopathy\u00a0).<\/li><li>In certain diseases of the pericardium (constrictive pericarditis,\u00a0pericardial tamponade\u00a0).<\/li><li>Concomitantly with drugs for\u00a0impotence\u00a0or\u00a0pulmonary\u00a0arterial\u00a0hypertension\u00a0(PAH), such as Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis and Adcirca (tadalafil), and Levitra (vardenafil).\u00a0These drugs are also called\u00a0phosphodiesterase\u00a0type 5 inhibitors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any of the following conditions, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Isonova:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brain injury<\/li><li>Heart disease<\/li><li>Decreased blood oxygen content (\u00a0hypoxemia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Anemia\u00a0(\u00a0anemia\u00a0)<\/li><li>Hypothyroidism\u00a0(\u00a0hypothyroidism\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Drugs And Isonova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<br>When you are being treated with Isonova you must\u00a0not\u00a0use medicines for\u00a0impotence\u00a0(\u00a0erectile dysfunction\u00a0) or\u00a0pulmonary\u00a0arterial\u00a0hypertension\u00a0(PAH), such as Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis, and Adcirca (tadalafil), and Levitra (vardenafil. These medicines are also called\u00a0phosphodiesterase\u00a0type 5\u00a0).\u00a0Inhibitors.<\/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.<strong><br>Pregnancy<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience with use during pregnancy is limited.\u00a0Therefore, talk to your doctor before using Isonova during pregnancy.<strong><br>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether&nbsp;isosorbide mononitrate&nbsp;passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, talk to your doctor before using Isonova during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isonova\u00a0may impair the\u00a0ability\u00a0to\u00a0react, as dizziness may occur when you take medicine, which you should keep in mind when, e.g.,\u00a0driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>You are responsible for assessing whether you can drive a motor vehicle or perform work requiring sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Isonova Contains Lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Isonova contains\u00a0lactose.\u00a0If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Take Isonova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is 60 mg once daily in the morning.<\/li><li>With\u00a0the <em>new adjustment<\/em>, you can, to avoid headaches, give 30 mg for the first 2-4 days.<\/li><li>Isonova 30 mg: The tablets should be swallowed whole with \u00bd glass of liquid.\u00a0The tablets must not be split, chewed, or crushed.<\/li><li>Isonova 60 mg: The tablet can be divided into two equal\u00a0doses.\u00a0Whole or divided tablets should not be chewed or crushed and should be swallowed with a glass of liquid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The contents of the Isonova tablet are surrounded by a shell, which can pass unaffectedly through the intestine.\u00a0The tablet may 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 Take More Isonova Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, e.g.,\u00a0a 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 Take Isonova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Side Effects Of Isonova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><strong>Common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10):<\/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\u00a0blood pressure,\u00a0which can cause dizziness and nausea<\/li><li>Increased\u00a0heart rate<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Less common\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 100):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">Vomiting<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">Diarrhea<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare\u00a0side effects of Isonova\u00a0are\u00a0<\/strong><em>(may\u00a0affect up to 1 in 1000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fainting spells<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/dry-skin-and-itching\/\">Itching<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0are\u00a0<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10,000):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isolated cases of muscle <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> (&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.\u00a0This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.\u00a0You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.\u00a0By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Isonova<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the carton.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.\u00a0Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer required.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0isosorbide mononitrate\u00a030 mg and 60 mg<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<ul><li>Core: Hypromellose, carnauba wax, stearic acid,\u00a0lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate,\u00a0colloidal\u00a0anhydrous silica.<\/li><li>Coating: Talc, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide (dye E 171), yellow iron oxide (dye E 172), macrogol.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/prolapse\/\">Appearance<\/a><\/strong><\/em><ul><li><em>30 mg:<\/em>\u00a0creamy white, round (7mm) biconvex\u00a0prolonged-release tablet.<\/li><li><em>60 mg:<\/em>\u00a0creamy white, oval\u00a0prolonged-release tablet\u00a0(7&#215;13 mm), with a notch on both sides and marked &#8220;60&#8221; on one side.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em><strong>Pack sizes<\/strong><\/em><ul><li>Blister: 30, 50, or 100\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a0are.<\/li><li>Calendar blister: 98\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a0are.<\/li><li>A tablet can: 30 mg: 100\u00a0prolonged-release tablets\u00a0are.\u00a060 mg: 100 and 500\u00a0prolonged-release tablets.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energivej 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5260 Odense S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Viminco A \/ S, Lodshusvej 11, 4230 Sk\u00e6lsk\u00f8r, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics A \/ S, Energivej 15, 5260 Odense S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orifarm Generics AB,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 56048<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>102 17 Stockholm&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>info@orifarm.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Isonova is used to prevent angina in the heart ( angina pectoris ). 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