When should imdur be taken?
The daily dose of IMDUR Tablets should be taken in the morning on arising. IMDUR Extended Release Tablets should not be chewed or crushed and should be swallowed together with a half-glassful of fluid. Do not break the 30 mg tablet.
Does imdur lower blood pressure?
Taking Imdur with certain other medicines can cause severely low blood pressure. This includes medicine to treat erectile dysfunction or pulmonary arterial hypertension. Serious, life-threatening side effects may occur.
How long is the effect of imdur?
The extended-release form gradually releases medicine to provide its effect for 8 to 10 hours. Check with your doctor if you also need a fast-acting medicine to relieve the pain of an angina attack.
How do you know if imdur is working?
Headache is often a sign that this medication is working. Your doctor may recommend treating headaches with an over-the-counter pain reliever (such as acetaminophen, aspirin). If headaches continue or become severe, tell your doctor promptly.
Can imdur cause anxiety?
Psychiatric Disorders: Anxiety, concentration impaired, confusion, decreased libido, depression, impotence, insomnia, nervousness, paroniria, somnolence.
Is isosorbide hard on the kidneys?
Long-term administration of isosorbide-5-mononitrate does not impair renal function in cirrhotic patients. Hepatology.
Is Imdur discontinued?
The Imdur brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What are the side effects of Imdur?
Headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, and flushing may occur as your body adjusts to this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working.
What kind of Medicine is Imdur 60 mg?
Imdur 60 MG Tablet is primarily used to avoid an angina attack. It widens blood vessels allowing increased blood flow to the heart. This medicine falls under the category of drugs called nitrates.
How often should I take Imdur for dizziness?
dizziness. The recommended starting dose of Imdur Tablets is 30 mg (given as a single 30 mg tablet or as 1/2 of a 60 mg tablet) or 60 mg (given as a single tablet) once daily. After several days, the dosage may be increased to 120 mg (given as a single 120 mg tablet or as two 60 mg tablets) once daily.
What are the side effects of Imdur extended release tablets?
Last reviewed on RxList 02/02/2017 Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) Extended Release Tablets are a vasodilator indicated for the prevention of angina pectorisdue to coronary artery disease. Common side effects of Imdur include: headache, and dizziness.
How are Imdur tablets used to treat angina pectoris?
INDICATIONS IMDUR Tablets are indicated for the prevention of angina pectorisdue to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of oral isosorbide mononitrate is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION