Monit SR 30mg Tablet 15'S
ISOSORBIDE 5 MONONITRATE 30MG (SR)
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT MONIT SR 30MG TABLET
MONIT SR 30MG TABLET contains Isosorbide Mononitrate which belongs to the group of medicines called Nitrate vasodilators. It is used to manage chronic angina pectoris and it is not recommended for use in sudden or acute angina. Angina pectoris is defined as a sudden, sharp, severe pain originating from the apex of heart and radiating to the left shoulder. The pain is severe and crushing, and it is characterized by feeling of pressure and suffocation, behind breastbone.
MONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients suffering from lung disease that result in low levels of oxygen in the body (hypoxemia) or cardiac conditions such as low blood volume, low blood pressure, and thickened cardiac muscles (cardiac myopathy) or shock (vascular collapse). Before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, thyroid problems, or if you suffer from low body temperature.
Your doctor may advise you to follow lifestyle changes such as diet changes (taking foods low in fat, salt or sugar) and do regular mild exercises to achieve better results during management with this medicine. It is not recommended for use in children and should be used with caution in elderly patients.
MONIT SR 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women, so consult your doctor before taking it. The common side effects of taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET are headache, tiredness, dizziness, nausea, decreased blood pressure (hypotension) and rapid heartbeat (palpitations). Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen.
USES OF MONIT SR 30MG TABLET
- Manage Angina Pectoris (chest pain)
HOW MONIT SR 30MG TABLET WORKS
MONIT SR 30MG TABLET helps to relax the blood vessels and muscles of the heart, which causes the space inside the blood vessels to widen. This helps to ease the flow of blood in the blood vessels of the heart and provides relief from the pain associated with blockage of vessels as seen in angina.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take MONIT SR 30MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of MONIT SR 30MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MONIT SR 30MG TABLET
COMMON
- headache
- tiredness
- dizziness
- nausea
- decreased blood pressure (hypotension)
- rapid heartbeat (palpitations)
UNCOMMON
- reddening of the face due to increased flow of blood (flushing)
- vomiting
- diarrhea
RARE
- fainting or collapsing
- itchy skin
- rash
Stop taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- severe decreased blood pressure (signs include pale and cold skin or skin having blue tinge, rapid and shallow breathing along with elevated heart rate, weak pulse resulting in dizziness, confusion and/or anxiety)
- loss of consciousness indicative of circulatory collapse which can result in insufficient supply of oxygen to the vital body organs like brain and kidneys
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Dizziness Or Drowsiness
Lie down until dizziness is gone, then get up slowly. Move slowly and carefully, do not hurry. Get adequate rest. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Avoid coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and drugs. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Headache
Drink ample amount of water and avoid skipping meals. Get adequate rest. Try to be relaxed and stress free. Apply pain relieving balm on your forehead if necessary. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take MONIT SR 30MG TABLET with or just after meals. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily, fried or spicy foods. Do not lie down or sleep immediately after eating. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Tiredness
Drink plenty of fluid and eat balanced diet and frequent meals. Do regular minimal exercise (mild walking) and follow regular sleep schedule. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Monitoring requiredMONIT SR 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women and who are planning for pregnancy unless considered clearly considered necessary. Consult your doctor before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
Use with CautionMONIT SR 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in breast-feeding women due to lack of safety data. Consult your doctor before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with CautionDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Consult your doctorAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET because it might increase the risk of dizziness and sometimes fainting also.
KIDNEY
ContraindicatedMONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you had or have or suspect of having disorders of the kidney. Consult your doctor before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET.
LIVER
ContraindicatedMONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you had or have or suspect of having disorders of the liver. Consult your doctor before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET.
ALLERGY
ContraindicatedDo not take MONIT SR 30MG TABLET if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate or other nitrates (such as isosorbide dinitrate).
LUNGS
ContraindicatedMONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having lung disease resulting in low levels of oxygen in the body (hypoxaemia). Consult your doctor before taking it.
HEART DISEASE
ContraindicatedMONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with sudden anginal attack, low blood volume, low blood pressure, thickened cardiac muscles (cardiac myopathy), hardened heart valves (stenosis), compression of the heart due to fluid around it (cardiac tamponade) and vascular collapse (shock). Consult your doctor before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET.
USE IN PEDIATRICS
ContraindicatedMONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children. Consult child’s doctor for advice.
USE IN GERIATRICS
Use with CautionMONIT SR 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Your doctor may adjust the dose of MONIT SR 30MG TABLET due to increased risk of side effects in elderly individuals. Consult your doctor before taking it
OTHERS
MONIT SR 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
- elevated pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma)
- disease related to increased pressure inside the head (brain haemorrhage)
- a head injury
Before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- are diagnosed with an underactive thyroid gland
- are undernourished
- have a sustained low body temperature (hypothermia)
- have eye disorders
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions
Before taking MONIT SR 30MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- medicines used to manage male impotency (Ex. sildenafil, tadalafil)
- medicines to manage high blood pressure such as calcium channel blockers (Ex. verapamil)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of MONIT SR 30MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are pulsating/throbbing headache, reddening of the skin along with an increase in the temperature, blurred vision, rapid drop in blood pressure and fainting.
SYNOPSIS
Drug | : | Isosorbide mononitrate |
Pharmacological Category | : | Nitrate vasodilators |
Therapeutic Indication | : | Angina |
Dosage Forms | : | Tablet, Capsule |
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep MONIT SR 30MG TABLET out of reach of children.
- Store at room temperature