Isosorbide mononitrate
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Isosorbide mononitrate (pronunciation: eye-so-SOR-bide mon-oh-NYE-trate) is a medication primarily used in the treatment of angina pectoris and heart failure. It is a nitrate that works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Etymology
The term "isosorbide" is derived from "isosorbide dinitrate", which is itself derived from "isorbide", a compound formed from two molecules of sorbitol. "Mononitrate" refers to the presence of a single nitrate group in the molecule.
Usage
Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Related Terms
- Angina Pectoris: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Heart Failure: A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
- Coronary Artery Disease: Damage or disease in the heart's major blood vessels.
- Nitrates: A class of medications used to treat angina and heart failure.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Isosorbide mononitrate include headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, and flushing. If these effects persist or worsen, patients are advised to inform their doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Precautions
Before taking Isosorbide mononitrate, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are allergic to it; or to similar drugs (such as isosorbide dinitrate), or if they have any other allergies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Isosorbide mononitrate
- Wikipedia's article - Isosorbide mononitrate
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