Isosorbide Mononitrate
Coronary Disease, Chest Pain
Treatment
3 Active Studies for Isosorbide Mononitrate
Treatment for
Coronary Disease
What is Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide mononitrate
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Isosorbide mononitrate is a medication used to treat angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing the smooth muscles of both arteries and veins, reducing the strain on the heart. Isosorbide mononitrate comes in oral tablets and extended-release forms and is available both generically and under the brand names ISMO, Monoket, and Imdur. It was approved by the FDA in 1991 and while it takes longer to start working than other medications, it lasts longer than nitroglycerin.
Monoket
is the brand name
Isosorbide Mononitrate Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Monoket
Isosorbide mononitrate
1993
188
Effectiveness
How Isosorbide Mononitrate Affects Patients
Isosorbide mononitrate is a drug used to prevent and manage angina, a chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It works by producing nitric oxide, which relaxes the walls of your veins and arteries to reduce the amount of pressure on your heart. This can lead to reduced oxygen consumption in the heart, increased blood flow to blocked arteries, and relief from coronary spasms. The effects of the drug can be felt within 1-4 hours of taking it, and can last for up to 12 hours.
How Isosorbide Mononitrate works in the body
Isosorbide mononitrate helps widen blood vessels in the body. When metabolized, it releases nitric oxide, which signals the walls of blood vessels to relax. This lets more blood and oxygen flow through the vessel, which helps reduce blood pressure and increase circulation. The relaxation of the vessel is caused by a decrease in the amount of calcium inside the cell, which allows it to loosen up and let more blood through.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Isosorbide Mononitrate is contingent upon the detected condition. The amount of dosage also fluctuates in agreement with the mode of administration (e.g. Tablet or Tablet, extended release) highlighted in the table underneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Coronary Disease
120.0 mg, , 30.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg
, Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Chest Pain
120.0 mg, , 30.0 mg, 60.0 mg, 20.0 mg, 10.0 mg
, Tablet, extended release, Oral, Tablet, extended release - Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Tablet, film coated, extended release - Oral, Tablet, film coated, extended release, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral
Warnings
Isosorbide Mononitrate has three known contraindications, so it should not be ingested when confronting the conditions in the following table.
Isosorbide Mononitrate Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Isosorbide Mononitrate may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Isosorbide Mononitrate.
Common Isosorbide Mononitrate Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Riociguat
Major
Isosorbide mononitrate may increase the hypotensive activities of Riociguat.
Sildenafil
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension can be increased when Isosorbide mononitrate is combined with Sildenafil.
Abacavir
Minor
Isosorbide mononitrate may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.
Acebutolol
Minor
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Isosorbide mononitrate is combined with Acebutolol.
Aclidinium
Minor
Isosorbide mononitrate may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.
Isosorbide Mononitrate Toxicity & Overdose Risk
The lowest toxic dose of isosorbide mononitrate in rats is 2010mg/kg and 1771mg/kg in mice. Overdosing on this drug can cause a decrease in blood pressure, throbbing headache, confusion, vertigo, palpitations, visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting, difficulty breathing, clammy skin, slowed heart rate, paralysis, coma, seizures, and death. To treat an overdose, it is best to elevate the patient's legs and administer fluids intravenously. Dialysis may be used to remove the drug from the body. It is not recommended to use epinephrine or other medications
Isosorbide Mononitrate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Isosorbide Mononitrate?
11 active studies are examining the potential of Isosorbide Mononitrate to relieve Chest Pain symptoms.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Coronary Disease
1 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable
Chest Pain
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3
Isosorbide Mononitrate Reviews: What are patients saying about Isosorbide Mononitrate?
5
Patient Review
8/4/2017
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
5
Patient Review
2/8/2021
Isosorbide Mononitrate for prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
5
Patient Review
5/14/2020
Isosorbide Mononitrate for prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
5
Patient Review
4/12/2018
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
5
Patient Review
9/21/2017
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
4.3
Patient Review
10/22/2016
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
4
Patient Review
7/8/2017
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
4
Patient Review
11/21/2021
Isosorbide Mononitrate for prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
3.7
Patient Review
12/9/2015
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
3.7
Patient Review
2/28/2021
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
3
Patient Review
6/22/2015
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
1.7
Patient Review
10/5/2016
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
1
Patient Review
6/14/2021
Isosorbide Mononitrate for prevention of anginal chest pain associated with coronary artery disease
1
Patient Review
4/25/2015
Isosorbide Mononitrate for Angina Pectoris Prevention
Patient Q&A Section about isosorbide mononitrate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is isosorbide mononitrate a blood pressure medication?
"Isosorbide mononitrate is an effective short-term treatment for reducing systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and pulse wave reflection in patients with systolic hypertension."
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What drug must not be prescribed when a patient is on isosorbide mononitrate?
"You should not take riociguat, sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil while you are taking this medicine. Taking these medicines together can lower your blood pressure and cause blurred vision, dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting."
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What isosorbide mononitrate is used for?
"Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain caused by coronary artery disease. It doesn't work quickly enough to relieve pain from an angina attack that has already started."
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What are side effects of isosorbide mononitrate?
"The following are potential symptoms of a heart problem: an abnormal heart sound, a decrease or absence of body movement, pain in the arm, back, or jaw, black or tarry stools, bladder pain, bleeding after defecation, blood in the urine or stools, or general body aches or pain."
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