Uses / Indications:
Isomeg 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina).
Pregnancy interaction:
Isomeg 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Headache (‘nitrate headache’) may occur but should go away after a few days of continued treatment. You may develop tolerance to Isomeg with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this. Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress. Notify your doctor about other medicines (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) that you are taking as Isomeg may interact with them and cause a serious fall in blood pressure. This may lead to collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal.
Side Effects:
Headache, Dizziness, Increased heart rate, Flushing of face, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Isomeg 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Isomeg 20mg Tablet is a nitrate.It reduces the workload of the heart. As a result, the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply.
Faq for medicine:
Does Isomeg cause erectile dysfunction (ed)/ lower blood pressure/hair loss? : Isomeg does not cause erectile dysfunction but should not be used with the drugs such as Viagra used to treat ED. Low blood pressure is a common side effect of Isomeg. Hair loss is not common, but may occur in some especially in older (60+) females|Is isosorbide mononitrate the same as isosorbide dinitrate? : Isosorbide mononitrate is the active metabolite of isosorbide dinitrate and is primarily used in the management of chronic stable angina. It has high bioavailability and a longer half-life (4-6 hours) than isosorbide dinitrate|Can Isomeg get you high? : No, Isomeg does not get you high|Is isosorbide mononitrate a beta blocker/ a blood thinner/ a calcium channel blocker/a statin /ace inhibitor/ a diuretic/ a narcotic? : No, isosorbide mononitrate is vasodilator. It is not a beta blocker, a blood thinner, a calcium channel blocker, ace inhibitor/ a diuretic or a statin. It is not a narcotic but narcotic symptoms may develop in some people|Can Isomeg be crushed/ cut half/ be split? : Do not crush, split, cut half or chew the Isomeg tablets. Its efficacy may get reduce. Always follow your doctor’s advice regarding its use|Can i take paracetamol with isosorbide mononitrate? : No interactions are found for paracetamol with isosorbide mononitrate, but it does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist|Can Isomeg be taken at night? : It is better to take Isomeg in the morning during the time patients are active and leave them drug free during sleep.
Medicine interaction:
Isomeg with Tadalafil|Isomeg with Sildenafil|Isomeg with Vardenafil|Isomeg with Sildenafil low strength|Isomeg with Udenafil|Isomeg with Tadalafil other strength|Isomeg with Xantinol Nicotinate|Isomeg with Oxyphenonium|Isomeg with Otilonium Bromide|Isomeg with Cimetropium Bromide|Isomeg with Fenoverine|Isomeg with Valethamate|Isomeg with Cyclandelate|Isomeg with Buphenine|Isomeg with Hyoscine butylbromide|Isomeg with Trimebutine|Isomeg with Camylofin|Isomeg with Atropine|Isomeg with Heparin
