INTRODUCTIONÂ OF MONOTRATE SR 60MG
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET contains Isosorbide Mononitrate which beloqngs to the group of medicines called Nitrate vasodilators. It is used to treat angina pectoris, which is a type of chest pain caused when your heart muscle does not get enough blood supply. The pain is severe and crushing and it is characterized by feeling of pressure and suffocation, behind breastbone.
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 treatment with this medicine.
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart problems such as constrictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, heart attack, aortic stenosis, mitral stenosis, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, very low blood pressure and close angle glaucoma.
Before taking MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, hypothyroidism and low body temperature (hypothermia). MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use during the first three months of pregnancy and it is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women unless clearly advised by the doctor.
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and should be used with caution in elderly patients. The common side effects of taking MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET are headache, dizziness and nausea. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.
USES OF MONOTRATE SR 60MG
- Treats angina pectoris (chest pain)
HOW MONOTRATE SR 60MG WORKS?
MONOTRATE SR 60MG 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 MONOTRATE SR 60MG 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 MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF MONOTRATE SR 60MG
COMMON EFFECTS OF MONOTRATE SR 60MG
- Low blood pressure (which may make you feel faint or dizzy)
- Faster heartbeat (tachycardia)
- Headache, dizziness
- Nausea
UNCOMMON EFFECTS OF MONOTRATE SR 60MG
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
RARE EFFECTS OF MONOTRATE SR 60MG
- Fainting
- Rash, itchy skin
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Diarrhea
Drink lot of fluids such as water to keep yourself hydrated. Avoid eating high-fat or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse.
Nausea And Vomiting
Take MONOTRATE SR 60MG 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.
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.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
CONTRAINDICATED
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use during the first three months of pregnancy. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it.
BREAST FEEDING
MONITORING REQUIRED
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women unless considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
USE WITH CAUTION
Do not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness after taking MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET.
ALCOHOL
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET.
KIDNEY
USE WITH CAUTION
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
USE WITH CAUTION
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
CONTRAINDICATED
Do not take MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET if you are allergic to isosorbide mononitrate or other ingredients of this medicine.
OTHERS
MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have:
- Very low blood pressure
- A condition which can increase the pressure on the brain (such as recent serious head injury and bleeding into the brain (cerebral hemorrhage))
- Severe anemia (reduction in the number of red blood cells)
- Closed angle glaucoma
Before taking MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you:
- Have hypothyroidism
- Suffer from malnutrition
- Have low body temperature (hypothermia)
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug Interactions
Before taking MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
- Medicines used to treat male impotency (Ex. sildenafil, tadalafil, alprostadil)
- Medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as calcium channel blockers (Ex. verapamil), angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)Â inhibitors (Ex. captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (Ex. azilsartan, candesartan), betablockers (Ex, metoprolol, atenolol) and diuretics (Ex. hydrochlorothiazide)
- Aldesleukin (used for the treatment of cancer)
- Benzodiazepines such as temazepam (used to treat insomnia)
- Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (used to treat depression)
- Neuroleptics (Ex. haloperidol, trifluoperazine) (used to treat psychiatric disorders)
Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are nausea, vomiting, pulsing headache, reddening of the skin, cold perspiration and fast heart beat.
MORE INFORMATION
- Keep MONOTRATE SR 60MG TABLET out of reach of children
- Store at room temperature
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