Monoket
Isosorbide mononitrate 20mg and 40mg tablets, used in the management of angina pectoris. A long-acting nitrate that dilates arteries and veins.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20 · 40mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Monoket on your behalf.
- Condition
- Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Elantan; Ismo
- Therapeutic class
- Nitrate
- Pharmacological class
- Vasodilator
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; hypotension
- Serious side effects
- syncope, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- UCB
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- sildenafil; vardenafil; tadalafil; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to nitrates; acute circulatory failure; concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
do not use with erectile dysfunction treatments; may cause dizziness upon standing
Patient summary
Isosorbide mononitrate 20mg and 40mg tablets, used in the management of angina pectoris. A long-acting nitrate that dilates arteries and veins.
Mechanism of action
Monoket is a long-acting nitrate that dilates systemic arteries and veins. This reduces the workload of the heart and decreases the oxygen demand of the myocardium, alleviating angina.
Monoket is a brand of isosorbide mononitrate, commonly used to prevent angina pectoris. This medication is also marketed under alternative names such as Elantan and Ismo. It is supplied as a tablet in 20mg and 40mg strengths. This therapy helps manage heart-related chest pain by relaxing blood vessels to improve circulation.
What you will receive
Monoket is the originator brand name, made by UCB. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with UCB and do not ship the original Monoket.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Isosorbide Mononitrate) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.