Monocard
Monocard Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, Coronary artery disease
About Monocard Products
Uses of Monocard Products
Isosorbide Mononitrate is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive emergency and anal fissure.
Monocard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Monocard are Headache, Dizziness.
Severe
Side Effects of Monocard are Dryness in mouth, Edema (swelling), Migraine, Neuritis, Breathlessness, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats).
How Monocard Products work
Isosorbide Mononitrate 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.
Patient Concerns about Monocard Products
Frequently asked questions about Monocard Products
Frequently asked questions about Isosorbide Mononitrate
Q. Does Monocard 30mg Tablet SR affect heart rate?
Yes, Monocard 30mg Tablet SR may affect the heart rate. Monocard 30mg Tablet SR causes a decrease in blood pressure. This decrease in blood pressure further causes a decrease in the heart rate (bradycardia). In some cases, it may also cause an increase in the heart rate (tachycardia). Consult your doctor in case you do not feel well after taking this medicine or if you notice a change in your heart rate.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Monocard 30mg Tablet SR?
You can take the forgotten dose of Monocard 30mg Tablet SR if you remember it within 12 hours. However, if you remember it after 12 hours of the scheduled time, then skip the missed dose and continue with the next dose.
Q. Can I stop taking Monocard 30mg Tablet SR after sometime?
No, do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor. Stopping it suddenly may increase your chances of having an anginal attack. If you have any concerns regarding Monocard 30mg Tablet SR consult your doctor.
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Monocard 30mg Tablet SR?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Monocard 30mg Tablet SR may cause throbbing headache, reddening of the skin, chills along with sweating, nausea, vomiting, and a fast heartbeat. Seek emergency help and consult your doctor immediately if you take more than the recommended dose of this medicine.
Q. Can Monocard 30mg Tablet SR be taken at night?
Depending upon the dose, your doctor may recommend you to take this medicine once or twice daily. When a single dose is recommended, then it is preferred to be taken in the morning. If taking it twice a day, maintain a gap of 7 hours between the two doses. This helps decrease the chances of Monocard 30mg Tablet SR becoming ineffective (tolerance) after some time.
Q. Does Monocard 30mg Tablet SR lower BP?
Yes, Monocard 30mg Tablet SR can cause a fall in blood pressure. This medicine widens the blood vessels and decreases the resistance in them, causing a fall in blood pressure. This fall in blood pressure may in turn decrease the heartbeat which can lead to angina. This medicine should be avoided in people who already have low blood pressure. Discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
Q. Can I take sildenafil while taking Monocard 30mg Tablet SR?
No, you should not take sildenafil along with Monocard 30mg Tablet SR. Both these medicines lower blood pressure and belong to the same class. Taking these two medicines together may cause a severe decrease in blood pressure, fainting, and even a heart attack. Along with this, also avoid taking other medicines belonging to similar classes such as vardenafil and tadalafil.
Products for Monocard
Monocard 30mg Tablet SR
strip of 10 tablet sr
MRP
₹34.8
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Monocard 20mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹25
Not Available