Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Nitrates
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is ISOTRATE?
Uses
Isosorbide mononitrate is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for t...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Nitrates
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antianginal Agents and Vasodilators pharmacological group
Isosorbide 5-Mononitrate also known as Sorbide. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nitrates. It belongs to EDRF (NO) agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antianginal Agents and Vasodilators pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Isosorbide 5-Mononitrate is 191.13.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 to 60 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take isosorbide mononitrate exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not take this medicine in large
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity to nitrates
hypotensive conditions and hypovolaemia
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
cardiac tamponade
constrictive pericarditis
Important Warnings
Hypothyroidism, malnutrition, hypothermia, recent history of myocardial infarction, heart failure due to obstruction, hypoxaemia or other ventilation and perfusion abnormalities, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, metal-containing transdermal systems should be removed before magnetic resonance imaging procedures, cardioversion, or diathermy, avoid abrupt withdrawal, monitor blood pressure and heart rate during IV infusion
Side Effects
Postural hypotensiontachycardiaparadoxical bradycardiathrobbing headachedizzinessnauseavomitingheartburnflushingsyncopetemporary hypoxaemiarash. Rare: angle-closure glaucoma. Injection Specific side-effects include severe hypotensiondiaphoresisapprehensionrestlessness
Drug Interactions
Sildenafil
tadalafil
vardenafil
ethanol
heparin
alteplase
ergot alkaloids.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk.
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 328.2
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 328.2
DRAPper pack of 60Rs 458.18
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Isosorbide Mononitrate, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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