What Is Isosorbide

JUST WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS DRUG? ## Isosorbide Mononitrate is primarily used to treat Angina Pectoris. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dizziness. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## My dad underwent a quadruple bypass 8 years ago. I am just wondering why his doctor recently prescribed this drug for him. Should I assume that my dad experiences chest pains again, like he did before the bypass procedure?

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what is the purpose of this drug? I was on half a pill and now it has been increased to a whole pill - am experiencing shortness of breath vs. previous year. ## Isosorbide Mononitrate is a vasodilator, it is primarily used to treat angina, but can also be used for any condition that is affect blood flow to the heart, or constricting the blood flow. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, sleep disturbances and poor appetite. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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The pill is scored. May it be broken in two? ## No, the ER means that it is a time released medication, so cutting it in half, or breaking it is not safe, because that may result in your getting too much of the medication at once. Learn more Isosorbide details here. What dosage has your doctor instructed you to take?

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produce caida del pelo???? ## No, no aparece nada acerca de mononitrato de isosorbida se conoce que causa la pérdida del cabello. ¿Ha consultado a su médico? Siempre es difícil decir cómo cualquier medicamento afectar a cualquier persona ya que se utiliza, por lo que debe discutir sus preocupaciones con su médico para llegar a la raíz del problema.

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Are There Any Side Effects To Quiting Isosorbide Mn Er 60mg After Taking For 15 Days ## Yes, if you've been on it for several weeks, these types of medications usually need to be tapered slowly, because if you suddenly stop taking them you may experience rebound effects, which could mean worsening angina, chest pain, elevated blood pressure and heart rate. Learn more Isosorbide Mononitrate details here. It's usually best to seek the guidance of a medical professional when you want to stop a medication like this. Are you having problems with it?

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what is this medication for?? ## Isosorbide is most commonly given to help treat or prevent irregular heartbeat, such as that which may occur from Angina. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and hypotension. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## I take 60mg for high BP is this the right med for BP is doesn't seem to help ## Joe, this does dialate the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure, but it is usually not significant enough to be relied on to treat hypertension, by itself, which is why it's only approved to treat angina. Did your doctor prescribe this? You can learn more about hypertension and the treatment options here:

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I did not remember if I had taken the above pill this morning so I took another pill -- that equals 60 MG. Did I do the right thing? I did not feel that I could do without if I had not taken it. ## This medication, which is commonly used to treat Angina, can cause some problems if you take too much, such as: dehydration, low blood pressure, rapid heart beat and trouble breathing. Thus, it is never advisable to take more than the prescribed dosage. You should really ask your doctor what they want you to do, if you think you missed a dose. Of course, it is always better to just ensure that you don't and thereby avoid the problem. Some tips that can help you make sure you don't miss a dose are: 1) Make sure you take it around the same time each day, that way it becomes habit to tak...

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Isosorbide mn er 30ml was added about 8 days ago to my mother meds. She is 85. Two and a half days ago she started complaining of pain from her upper thigh going down toward her knees in both legs. I am wondering if Isosorbide could be the cause since this is the only thing that has changed in her routine. ## Hi Sandy, Is your mom taking any other medications that could potentially have an interaction with Isosorbide? There doesn't appear to be any related side effect information that mentions leg pain or inflammation within the lower extremities, so I'm thinking that Isosorbide could simply be interacting with another med or that this is more or less a just a rare side effect of the drug that isn't listed with the other more common side effects. In either case, it sounds li...

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what is isosorbide mononitra? what is it used for? ## Isosorbide Mononitrate is an anti-anginal medication, used to treat the chest pain and irregular heart beat that can be caused by this and some other cardiac conditions. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and flushing. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions?

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ISOSORBIDE AND VIAGRA ---OK? ## Actually, no. This combination is generally not recommended, because they both work as vasodilators, therefore they can have a synergistic effect on each other. This may results in a severe lowering of blood pressure and/or cardiovascular collapse. Learn more: Has your doctor instructed you to take both?

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Would a Dr prescribe isosorbide to replace lisinopril or could it be in addition to lisinopril as one is for blood pressure and the other for chest pain? ## Hello, Martin! How are you? In this case the best thing to do would be to ask the doctor. The answer could go either way and we'd just be guessing. However, a simple call to their office should provide you with a fairly fast answer. They are frequently prescribed together, but that really depends on the diagnosis. What exactly are you being treated for?

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subsititute imour er mfg ethex side effects ## MY DOCTOR GAVE ME SOME MEDICINE CALLED ISOSORBIDE MONONITRA 30MG GENERIC FOR IMOUR HE SAID ITS FOR MY HEART TELL ME IF THATS SO. ## Yes, it is primarily used to treat Angina Pectoris, a heart condition. Have you been taking it as prescribed?

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Drug Index

Isosorbide mononitrate, sold under many brand names, is a medication used for heart-related chest pain (angina), heart failure, and esophageal spasms.[2] It can be used both to treat and to prevent heart-related chest pain; however, it is generally less preferred than beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include headache, low blood pressure with standing, blurry vision, and skin flushing.&...

IS THIS A BLOOD PRESURE MED ## Isosorbide is a vasodilator and it is most commonly used to treat Angina, though by its mechanism of action, it does do some lowering of blood pressure. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and poor appetite. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## Do I stop my blood pressure medicine. When taking this isosorbide ## I have been taking it 3 months now my insides get so hot I have to true a fan on me comes and goes all day long is this normal

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ny help or advice would be very much appreciated! Thanks in advance Michael C Parkes ## My mother is 97 years old and has been an invalid for several years. She has never had a heart attack but has taken heart meds for congestive heart failure for many years. She has never had a major stroke. Several months ago her primary care physician recommended that she be taken off of all of her life sustaining medications such as blood pressure meds, etc. My family made the decision to do this as it was what she wanted (she only has very mild dementia). In your opinion why would she still be on Isosorbide MN? Is this something that will just make her comfortable or is it considered life sustaining? Thank you for you help. ## Isosorbide is most commonly used to treat angina, though a doctor may pr...

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What are the possible side effects of taking this drug for chest pain associated with artery blockage while also taking ritalin prescribed for treatment of narcolepsy (treatment of narcolepsy has been for about 50 years)? ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between the two medications. Learn more Isosorbide details here. Learn more Ritalin details here. However, you should double check this information to be safe. Have they both been prescribed by the same doctor?

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Picked up my prescription today and the look is different. Have been getting Isosorbide mono a oblong pink tablet. Today I got a small white oval tablet. Called pharmacy and didn't get a satisfactory answer. Is this white tablet same as pink one? ## What are the markings on the tablet in question? The colors don't actually mean anything and, since this is a generic, there are many on the market. ## What are these used for? What illness or symptoms? ## 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 vasodi...

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I have been prescribed above tablets by my GP as I have suspect angina getting very breathless and tired but no pain. I had an angeogram done about 4 years ago and put on heart tablets then. My problem is that I have low blood pressure and need B12 injections every 3 months for Pernicous anaema plus lots of other health problems. I am nervous abuot taking this tablet. What do you think? ## In this case, I would suggest having a discussion about it, with your doctor. Isosorbide had been known to cause hypotension in roughly 4 to 5% of the people that take it and, if yours is already low, it might create the risk of it dropping too low to be safe. They may have some ideas on how to counteract the possibility, such as increasing your fluid intake. How low is your blood pressure? Has it bee...

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Drug Index

Isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) is a medication used for heart failure, esophageal spasms, and to treat and prevent chest pain from not enough blood flow to the heart.[1] It has been found to be particularly useful in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction together with hydralazine.[2][1] It is taken by mouth or under the tongue.[1] Common side effects include headache, lightheadedness with standing, and blurred vision.[1&...

was prescribed 90 mg isosorbide mn er, was given 30 mg and 60 mg to take. is there a 90 mg pill? ## Hello, Mary! How are you? No, I'm sorry, there isn't. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache and sleep disturbances. Is there anything else I can help with?

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