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Is isosorbide mononitrate used for high blood pressure?
Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) is effective in the short-term for decreasing systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and pulse wave reflection in patients with systolic hypertension.
What is an adverse reaction to isosorbide mononitrate?
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness may occur, especially when you get up quickly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help. Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting is also more likely to occur if you drink alcohol, stand for long periods of time, exercise, or if the weather is hot.
What does isosorbide do for the heart?
Isosorbide mononitrate belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload. When used regularly on a long-term basis, this helps prevent angina attacks from occurring.
Do nitrates reduce mortality?
Author Conclusion: “Nitrates reduce mortality (4-8 deaths prevented per 1000) at 2 days when administered within 24 hours of symptom onset of an acute myocardial infarction. No mortality benefit was seen when treatment continued beyond 48 hours.
Can I take vitamin B12 with metoprolol?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between metoprolol and Vitamin B12. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Who should not take nitrates?
You shouldn’t take nitrates if you:
- Had severe allergic reactions to medicines with nitroglycerin or isosorbide.
- Take some erectile dysfunction drugs such as Cialis (tadalafil), Levitra (vardenafil), or Viagra (sildenafil).
- Have narrow-angle glaucoma.
Is isosorbide mononitrate used for heart failure?
Isosorbide mononitrate tablets are indicated for use in the treatment and prophylaxis of angina pectoris and as adjunctive therapy in congestive heart failure which does not respond adequately to cardiac glycosides and/or diuretics. Usually 20mg, two or three times daily.
What vitamins should not be taken with metoprolol?
Other Herbs: Kava-Kava, valerian, ginseng, goldenseal, licorice, saw palmetto, hawthorn, ma huang and yohimbe may interact with metoprolol. If you take metoprolol, you should avoid taking these herbs.
Who should not use isosorbide dinitrate?
Do not take this medicine if:
What are the possible side effects of isosorbide mononitrate?
Dizziness
How long does isosorbide take to work?
The extended-release form gradually releases medicine to provide its effect for 8 to 10 hours. Check with your doctor if you also need a fast-acting medicine to relieve the pain of an angina attack. You should take this medicine first thing in the morning and follow the same schedule each day.
What conditions does isosorbide dinitrate treat?
congestive heart failure;