Monotrate 20 Tablet
Prescription Required
10 Tablet
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdSalt Composition
Isosorbide mononitrate (20Mg)Storage
Store below 30°C
- Monotrate 20 Tablet prevents angina.
- Details
- Benefits
- Side effects
Monotrate 20 Tablet is an organic nitrate with blood vessel dilation action. Monotrate 20 Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris, a cardiac ailment in which blood arteries in the heart constrict unexpectedly and suddenly, resulting in reduced blood supply to the heart muscles, causing suffocation and a tight discomfort in the chest, neck, or arm area.
Usage instructions-
- The dose and duration of Monotrate 20 Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. You can have this drug with meals or without.
How it works-
Monotrate 20 Tablet contains nitrates. It causes dilation of the peripheral arteries and veins. Vein dilation enhances peripheral blood pooling and lowers venous return to the heart, lowering cardiac strain. As a result, the heart muscle requires less blood and oxygen.
Safety information-
Pregnancy
Monotrate 20 Tablet is maybe not safe to use in pregnancy. There are limited human studies, but animal studies have shown adverse effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
There are no instructions found in this case. You should consult your doctor.
Alcohol
While using Monotrate 20 Tablet, drinking alcohol may produce flushing, increased heart rate, nausea, thirst, chest discomfort, and low blood pressure (Disulfiram response).
Driving
Monotrate 20 Tablet may impair your alertness, impair your eyesight, or make you drowsy and dizzy. If you have any of these symptoms, do not drive.
Kidney
It is safe for people with kidney disease to take Monotrate 20 Tablet. You don't need to change your dose.
Liver
Monotrate 20 Tablet is probably safe for use in people with liver impairment. Due to limited data available, dose adjustments may not be necessary in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Monotrate 20 Tablet belongs to the nitrate vasodilator class of medications. These work by relaxing the blood arteries of the heart, lowering stress on the heart and making blood pumping easier. Monotrate 20 Tablet is used to prevent angina pectoris episodes. Angina typically manifests as tight chest discomfort, neck pain, or arm pain. The discomfort is caused by the heart muscle and indicates that a portion of it is not receiving enough oxygen for the amount of work it is performing.
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