What is Imdur 60 mg used for?
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Why was Imdur discontinued in the US?
Overall, 8% of the patients who received 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg, or 240 mg of isosorbide mononitrate in the three placebo-controlled North American studies discontinued treatment because of adverse events. Most of these discontinued because of headache.
When should Imdur be taken?
The daily dose of IMDUR Tablets should be taken in the morning on arising. IMDUR Extended Release Tablets should not be chewed or crushed and should be swallowed together with a half-glassful of fluid. Do not break the 30 mg tablet.
What are the benefits of Imdur?
Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump. Imdur is an extended release tablet used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain).
What is Durules?
IMDUR DURULES are used to prevent angina. Angina is a pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest, often spreading to the arms or the neck and sometimes to the shoulders and back. This is caused by too little blood and oxygen getting to the heart. The pain of angina is usually brought on by exercise or stress.
What are the side effects of isosorbide mononitrate?
Side Effects
- Abnormal heart sound.
- absence of or decrease in body movement.
- arm, back, or jaw pain.
- black, tarry stools.
- bladder pain.
- bleeding after defecation.
- blood in the urine or stools.
- body aches or pain.
Is Imdur used for high blood pressure?
Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) is effective in the short-term for decreasing systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and pulse wave reflection in patients with systolic hypertension….TABLE 1. Patient Characteristics.
| Clinical Data | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dose of ISMN (as adjunct) | ||
| 60 mg per day | 7 | 44 |
| 120 mg per day | 9 | 56 |
Is Imdur for blood pressure?
You may have very low blood pressure while taking Imdur. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. Prolonged illness can lead to a serious electrolyte imbalance, making it dangerous for you to use this medicine. Use Imdur regularly to prevent an angina attack.
Does Imdur affect the kidneys?
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).
Does imdur lower blood pressure?
You may have very low blood pressure while taking Imdur. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual.