Imdex: Side Effects & Dosing

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Isosorbide 5-mononitrate

Indications/Uses

Prophylaxis & long-term treatment of angina pectoris due to CAD.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

60 mg once daily in the morning, may be increased to 120 mg. If headache occurs, initiate 30 mg for the 1st 2-4 days.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to nitrates. Low BP, hypovolemia, shock, marked anemia, closed-angle glaucoma & raised ICP, cerebral hemorrhage, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, aortic stenosis, cardiac tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, mitral stenosis & acute MI.

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Special Precautions

Severe hepatic or renal impairment, hypothyroidism, malnutrition, hypothermia, recent MI. Risk of tolerance if taken >120 mg/day. W/drawal should be gradual to avoid precipitation. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Tachycardia, palpitations, orthostatic hypotension & headache.

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Drug Interactions

Hypotensive effects enhanced by Ca channel blockers, antihypertensive agents, phenothiazines, TCAs & alcohol.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anti-Anginal Drugs

ATC Classification

C01DA14 - isosorbide mononitrate ; Belongs to the class of organic nitrate vasodilators. Used in the treatment of cardiac disease.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Imdex CR tab 60 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 14's

Imdex

isosorbide mononitrate

Manufacturer:

Duopharma

Distributor:

Cosma Medical