Monosor XL
Monosor XL tablet
Isosorbide 5-Mononitrate
Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Isosorbide 5-Mononitrate
Chemical Class
Nitrates
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Monosor XL?
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
You should not use isosorbide mononitrate if: you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide dinitrate, or nitroglycerin
or you have early signs of a heart attack (chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating)
You should not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, Staxyn, sildenafil, avanafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) while you are taking isosorbide mononitrate
Taking these medicines together can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: congestive heart failure
Important Warnings
You should not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, Staxyn, sildenafil, avanafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) while you are taking isosorbide mononitrate
Taking these medicines together can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure
Seek emergency medical attention if you have early symptoms of a heart attack (chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sweating, general ill feeling)
Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly
Stopping suddenly could cause a severe angina attack
Isosorbide mononitrate can cause severe headaches, especially when you first start using it
These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use the medication
Do not stop taking isosorbide mononitrate
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to isosorbide mononitrate: hivesdifficulty breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outworsening angina painfast or slow heart rateor pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest. Isosorbide mononitrate can cause severe headaches. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use nitroglycerin. Do not stop taking this medicine to avoid headaches. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication. Common isosorbide mononitrate side effects may include: headachedizziness upon standingor flushing (warmthrednessor tingly feeling). This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Taking isosorbide mononitrate with certain other medicines can cause severely low blood pressure. This includes medicine to treat erectile dysfunction or pulmonary arterial hypertension. Serious
life-threatening side effects may occur. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
especially: erectile dysfunction medication (including Viagra
Cialis
Levitra
Stendra
Staxyn
sildenafil
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 456.19
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 11 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
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