Monotrate 10 mg Tablet

Monotrate 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of isosorbide mononitrate in each tablet. It belongs to the nitrate class of anti-anginal medicines and is used to help prevent angina pectoris, or chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. Monotrate 10 mg Tablet is meant for people whose doctor has decided that this strength is appropriate for their symptoms and treatment plan. It is not a medicine for instant relief of an active chest pain attack.

How it works: Isosorbide mononitrate relaxes and widens blood vessels, which lowers the heart’s workload and helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle. In tablet form, Monotrate 10 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to provide ongoing anti-anginal effect rather than immediate relief.

The Monotrate 10 mg Tablet strength provides 10 mg in each tablet, which is a lower-strength tablet compared with many maintenance regimens and may be chosen when a clinician wants a smaller dose to start with or a more gradual titration. This can suit patients who are sensitive to nitrate side effects such as headache, dizziness, or low blood pressure. A doctor may choose Monotrate 10 mg Tablet when they want to match the dose carefully to the person’s response and tolerance.

• Prevention of angina pectoris
• Reduction of chest pain episodes due to heart disease
• Long-term anti-anginal therapy
• Part of a doctor-directed heart medicine plan

• Swallow Monotrate 10 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist gives different instructions.
• Take it exactly at the time and frequency prescribed; this tablet is used on a schedule, not as a rescue medicine for sudden chest pain.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid standing up too quickly after taking it because dizziness can happen, especially when starting treatment or after a dose increase.
• If chest pain suddenly worsens or happens at rest, seek urgent medical care rather than taking extra tablets.

Each Monotrate 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of isosorbide mononitrate. The dose may be taken once daily or more than once daily depending on the prescribing plan, but the exact schedule and any dose increase are decided by the doctor based on your condition and how you tolerate the medicine. The maximum daily dose depends on the prescribed regimen and should not be changed on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Isosorbide Mononitrate may include:

• Headache, which is common with nitrate medicines
• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially at this strength when starting treatment
• Flushing or warmth in the face
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Weakness or tired feeling

• Do not use Monotrate 10 mg Tablet to stop a sudden angina attack; it is for prevention, not emergency relief.
• This medicine can lower blood pressure and may cause dizziness, especially when standing up quickly.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure.
• Do not take it with PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil because the combination can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Use caution if you have low blood pressure, recent heart attack, heart failure, anemia, or dehydration.
• Be careful driving or using machinery until you know how Monotrate 10 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor about all nitrate medicines and heart medicines you use so your regimen can be checked for safety.

• Sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, and other PDE-5 inhibitors
• Other nitrates such as nitroglycerin
• Alcohol
• Blood pressure medicines, including some beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics

Store Monotrate 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.