What time of day should you take isosorbide mononitrate?
You should take this medicine first thing in the morning and follow the same schedule each day. This medicine works best if you have a “drug-free” period of time every day when you do not take it. Your doctor will schedule your doses during the day to allow for a drug-free time.
Is it safe to stop taking isosorbide mononitrate?
You should not stop using isosorbide mononitrate suddenly or you could have a severe attack of angina. Keep this medicine on hand at all times. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Can isosorbide mononitrate cause kidney problems?
Isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) is not known to affect the kidneys. People with kidney problems should be able to take the usual dose of isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket).
Is isosorbide hard on the kidneys?
Does isosorbide cause insomnia?
Neurological: agitation, anxiey, confusion, dyscoordination, hypoesthesia, hypokinesia, increased appetite, insomnia, nervousness, nightmares.
Does isosorbide cause sleepiness?
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. Avoid drinking alcohol. Alcohol may increase certain side effects of isosorbide mononitrate (dizziness, drowsiness, feeling light-headed, or fainting).
Does isosorbide mononitrate cause weight gain?
Weight gain is found among people who take Isosorbide mononitrate, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drug for < 1 month, also take medication Furosemide, and have Cardiac disorder.
When to take isosorbide?
Isosorbide extended-release (long-acting) tablets and extended-release capsules are used for the management of chest pain in people who have coronary artery disease. Isosorbide can only be used to prevent angina; it cannot be used to treat an episode of angina once it has begun. Isosorbide is in a class of medications called vasodilators.
Does isosorbide lower blood pressure?
Effect of swallowed isosorbide dinitrate on blood pressure, heart rate and exercise capacity in patients with coronary artery disease. Thus, in man, swallowed isosorbide dinitrate has a dose-related, “long-acting,” pharmacologic effect, and when tested by properly designed protocols, it improves exercise capacity.
What conditions does isosorbide mononitrate treat?
Low blood pressure