IMDUR
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING IMDUR.
ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE - ORAL SUSTAINED RELEASE (eye-so-SORE-bide
mow-no-NYE-trate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Imdur
USES:
IMDUR helps to widen blood vessels so blood flows better. It is used
to prevent chest pain (angina).
HOW TO TAKE IMDUR:
Take IMDUR exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time
each day so you remember to take it. Swallow IMDUR whole. Do not
stop taking IMDUR without consulting your doctor. Some conditions
may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may
need to be gradually decreased. It is important to continue taking
IMDUR routinely to prevent episodes of chest pain. This is not
helpful in relieving chest pain once it occurs.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Headache, dizziness, flushing, rapid heartbeat or restlessness may
occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If they persist or
become bothersome, inform your doctor. To prevent dizziness and
lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up
slowly. Notify your doctor if you develop:
blurry vision, dry mouth, skin, rash, nausea. Headache is often a
sign the medication is working. Treat headaches with an aspirin or
non-aspirin pain reliever as recommended by your doctor. If the
headaches continue or become severe, notify your doctor. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or
pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: angle-closure glaucoma, blood
disorders, low blood pressure, recent head injury, recent heart
attack, allergies (especially to nitrates). IMDUR should be used
only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. It is not known if IMDUR is found in
breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. To avoid
dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying
position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic
beverages and avoid overheating which will aggravate these effects.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription
medication you may use, especially of:
blood pressure drugs, certain drugs for migraines (ergot alkaloids),
sildenafil, high doses of aspirin. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
throbbing headache, confusion, dizziness, perspiring skin, nausea,
vomiting, difficulty breathing, slow pulse, and loss of
consciousness.
NOTES:
Some persons may develop a tolerance to the effects of IMDUR over
time. Notify your doctor if the medication appears to be losing its
effectiveness or if the chest pain continues while taking IMDUR.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if
it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose
and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
STORAGE:
Store medication in cool dry place between 36 and 86 degrees F (2 to
30 degrees C) in a tight container. Do not store in the bathroom.
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For
information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In
Canada call 1-800-668-1507.
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