Monotrate
Monotrate Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, Coronary artery disease
About Monotrate Products
Uses of Monotrate Products
Isosorbide Mononitrate is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive emergency and anal fissure.
Monotrate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Monotrate are Headache, Dizziness.
Severe
Side Effects of Monotrate are Dryness in mouth, Edema (swelling), Migraine, Neuritis, Breathlessness, Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats).
How Monotrate 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 Monotrate Products
Frequently asked questions about Monotrate Products
Frequently asked questions about Isosorbide Mononitrate
Q. Does Monotrate 20 Tablet affect heart rate?
Yes, Monotrate 20 Tablet may affect the heart rate. Monotrate 20 Tablet 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 Monotrate 20 Tablet?
You can take the forgotten dose of Monotrate 20 Tablet 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 Monotrate 20 Tablet 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 Monotrate 20 Tablet consult your doctor.
Q. What are the symptoms of an overdose of Monotrate 20 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Monotrate 20 Tablet 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 Monotrate 20 Tablet 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 Monotrate 20 Tablet becoming ineffective (tolerance) after some time.
Q. Does Monotrate 20 Tablet lower BP?
Yes, Monotrate 20 Tablet 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 Monotrate 20 Tablet?
No, you should not take sildenafil along with Monotrate 20 Tablet. 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 Monotrate
Monotrate 20 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹44.5
Monotrate 10 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹26.5
Monotrate SR 30 Tablet
strip of 10 Tablet pr
MRP
₹66.8
Monotrate OD 25 Tablet PR
strip of 10 Tablet pr
MRP
₹110
Monotrate OD Tablet PR
strip of 10 Tablet pr
MRP
₹148