Monis tablet 20mg

About Monis tablet 20mg

Monis Tablet Uses

• Prevention of angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease.
• Long term control of recurring angina episodes, as prescribed.
• Add on treatment in chronic heart failure, as advised by a cardiologist.
• Prevention of chest pain triggered by effort or stress.

Monis Tablet Benefits

• Reduces how often angina attacks occur.
• Helps many people stay active with less chest discomfort.
• Long acting action supports a regular twice daily schedule.

What Experts Say

Isosorbide mononitrate is a nitrate that relaxes blood vessels and lets more blood reach the heart muscle. It also lowers the workload of the heart by reducing the pressure the heart pumps against. It is a preventive medicine and does not stop an attack that has already started.

Doses are usually spaced to leave a nitrate free gap each day, which prevents the body from building tolerance. Headache is common in the first days and often fades with continued use. Rising slowly from a chair or bed helps reduce dizziness. Regular follow up with a cardiologist keeps the dose and the plan suitable.

Nitrates must never be combined with sildenafil, tadalafil or similar medicines, because blood pressure can fall dangerously. Chest pain that is severe or lasts more than 15 minutes needs emergency care in a hospital. Controlling blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol alongside this medicine gives better protection.

Drug Class

• Nitrate vasodilator (organic nitrate)

Monis tablet 20mg formula

• Isosorbide Mononitrate

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Monis tablet 20mg?

• Adults: 20 mg twice daily, as prescribed, usually in the morning and early afternoon.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or without food.
• Leave a nitrate free interval each day, as advised by the doctor.
• Do not stop suddenly, and do not use it to treat an attack in progress.

Drug Interactions

• Sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil: Together they can cause a severe, dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Riociguat: This combination is not allowed because of the risk of very low blood pressure.
• Blood pressure medicines and diuretics: They may add to the blood pressure lowering effect.
• Alcohol: It can increase dizziness and the fall in blood pressure.

Risks and warnings

• Low blood pressure: It can cause dizziness or fainting, so rise slowly from sitting or lying.
• Not for acute attacks: It does not relieve an attack that has started, so a fast acting tablet or spray is needed.
• Recent heart attack or severe anemia: These conditions need careful doctor supervision before use.
• Erectile dysfunction medicines: Sildenafil and tadalafil are unsafe with nitrates.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Use only if the doctor feels the benefit outweighs the risk.

Monis Tablet 20mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Fast heartbeat
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Fainting

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 C in a dry place, away from heat and humidity.
• Keep tablets in the original pack until use.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.
• Keep out of reach of children.