Imdur
Isosorbide mononitrate tablets for angina. It widens veins, reducing the heart's workload and the need for oxygen.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 30mg · 40mg · 60mg
Imdur is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Imdur depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Imdur details
- Condition
- Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- isosorbide mononitrate
- Therapeutic class
- Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Organic Nitrate
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of PDE5 inhibitors; severe anaemia; shock
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; tachycardia; nausea
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiovascular collapse, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Sildenafil; Alcohol; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
Isosorbide mononitrate tablets for angina. It widens veins, reducing the heart's workload and the need for oxygen.
Mechanism of action
Relaxes vascular smooth muscle via release of nitric oxide, dilating systemic veins and decreasing myocardial oxygen demands.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Imdur names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Isosorbide Mononitrate at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.