Uses / Indications

• Imdur 30 mg Tablet PR is used for:
• Stopping angina pectoris, which is chest pain caused by heart problems
• Long-term care for coronary artery disease
• Lessening how often and how bad angina episodes are
• Note: It is not used to quickly ease severe chest pain.

 How It Works

• Isosorbide Mononitrate, a type of nitrate medication, is in Imdur. It:
• Lowers blood pressure and relaxes blood vessels.
• Increases blood flow to the cardiac muscle
• Lessens the heart's effort and need for oxygen
• Helps stop chest pain from happening

 How to Use

• Take precisely what your doctor tells you to.
• Usually taken once a day in the morning
• Do not crush or chew the tablet; just swallow it whole with water.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Don't quit suddenly without talking to a doctor beforehand.

Pregnancy Interaction

• Only use during pregnancy if a doctor says you need it.
• There isn't a lot of safety data about pregnancy.
• Before giving a prescription, the doctor will weigh the risks and benefits.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or want to get pregnant.

Side Effects

• Some common side effects are:
• Headache (extremely common, especially at the start of treatment)
• Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
• Flushing
• Feeling sick
• Blood pressure is low
• Serious side effects (get medical help right away):
• Big drop in blood pressure
• Fainting
• A fast or erratic heartbeat

Medicine Interaction

• Imdur 30 mg PR could interact with:
• Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) can cause a hazardous reduction in blood pressure.
• Other medications that reduce blood pressure
• Booze
• More nitrates
• Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

Expert Advice

• Imdur is not for treating chest pain right away; it is for preventing it.
• Headache normally goes away after a while of use.
• Stay away from alcohol because it could make your dizziness worse.
• Get up carefully from a seated or lying down position.
• While using Imdur, don't take any drugs for erectile dysfunction.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of Imdur 30 mg PR?
It is used to stop chest pain (angina) in people with heart disease.

Q2: Is it safe to use Imdur during an angina attack?
No, it's not designed to help right away.

Q3. What makes Imdur give you a headache?
Blood vessels get bigger, which causes headaches, although they normally get better with time.

Q4. Is it safe to take Imdur for a long time?
Yes, but only when a doctor is watching.

Q5. Is it okay to take Imdur at night?
If your doctor tells you to do something else, you should take it in the morning.