INDICATIONS
Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) is within a gaggle of drugs called nitrates. It dilates (widens) veins, making it easier for blood to flow through them and simpler to the heart to pump.
INSTRUCTIONS
Take Imdur exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Take prescription drugs with no less than 4 ounces of water or other liquid. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole.
If possible, attempt to rest or stay seated by using prescription drugs. Imdur might cause dizziness or fainting. Use Imdur regularly to stop an angina attack.
Do not stop taking Imdur suddenly. Stopping suddenly may cause a severe angina attack.
DOSAGE
The usual adult dose of Imdur is 30-60 mg orally once a day. Follow a medical expert's dosing instructions meticulously.
STORAGE
Store this medicine at room temperature from moisture, heat, and light-weight. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Call a medical expert immediately for those who have a critical unwanted effect for example:
fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heart rate;
feeling just like you might distribute;
trouble breathing, blue-colored skin, tired feeling; or
worsening angina pain.
Less serious Imdur unwanted effects may include:
headache, mild dizziness;
warmth, redness, or tingling below your skin;
nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea;
pain or stiffness in joints or muscles;
hot flashes; or
dry mouth.
Do not use Imdur should you be taking sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio). A dangerous drug interaction could occur, bringing about serious unwanted side effects. You should not use Imdur if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, (Isordil, Dilatrate, Isochron), or nitroglycerin, or in case you have early signs and symptoms of heart disease (chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading on the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling).
To ensure you can safely take Imdur, tell your medical professional if you have any of these other conditions:
congestive heart failure;
low blood pressure; or
kidney disease.
Tell your physician about other medications you employ, especially:
blood pressure levels medication;
dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) or ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, while others);
an male impotence medication like tadalafil (Cialis) or vardenafil (Levitra);
a beta blocker like atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic), carvedilol (Coreg), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), metoprolol (Dutoprol, Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), and others;
heart or blood pressure level medicine for example amlodipine (Norvasc, Caduet, Exforge, Lotrel, Tekamlo, Tribenzor, Twynsta, Amturnide), diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem), nifedipine (Nifedical, Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), yet others.
It isn't known whether Imdur will harm an developing fetus. Tell your physician if you're pregnant or want to become pregnant with all the this medication. It is just not known whether isosorbide mononitrate passes into breast milk or if it could possibly harm a nursing baby. Do not use Imdur without telling your doctor should you be breast-feeding a baby.
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