Isosorbide -5- mononitrate is classified as a nitrate drug. It is usually indicated for heart failure and preventing angina.
Angina or angina pectoris is a described as heart pain when there is not enough blood flow (which also means not enough oxygen) to the heart. As a nitrate, isosorbide mononitrate dilates the blood vessels. It corrects the imbalance between the flow of oxygen and blood to the heart.
ISMN is also related to nitroglycerin and isosorbide dinitrate. It is usually available in 20, 30 and 60mg strenghts. Some popular trade names of isosorbide mononitrate are Imdur and Monoket.
It is usually taken 30 to 60mg a day or 20mg 2-3 times a day. Its maximum dosing is 120mg a day. Isosorbide mononitrate is strictly a prescription drug.
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