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Monotrate OD Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris. It contains Isosorbide mononitrate, which relaxes the muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle. It may cause common side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Monotrate OD Tablet

Monotrate OD Tablet is a prescription medicine used to prevent chest pain, which is also known as angina, in people with heart disease. It works by relaxing and widening your blood vessels, allowing blood and oxygen to flow more easily to your heart. It is important to know that this medicine is used to prevent chest pain attacks and will not stop a chest pain attack that has already started.

To get the most benefit, you must take Monotrate OD Tablet regularly every day at the same times as directed by your healthcare provider. You can take this tablet with or without food, but keeping a consistent routine is key to maintaining steady medicine levels in your body. Combining this medication with heart-healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a low-salt diet and doing gentle, doctor-approved exercise, can improve your long-term results.

Headaches are a very common side effect when you first start taking this medicine, but they usually get better as your body adjusts to the treatment. However, if you experience severe dizziness, an unusually fast or slow heartbeat, or fainting, you should consult your doctor right away. Always discuss any persistent or bothersome symptoms with your healthcare team.

Before starting Monotrate OD Tablet , talk to your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure, severe anaemia, or recently had a heart attack. Do not take this if you are using medications for erectile dysfunction or high blood pressure in the lungs, as this combination can cause a sudden and dangerous drop in blood pressure.

Drinking alcohol while taking Monotrate OD Tablet can make you feel extremely dizzy and cause your blood pressure to drop too low. If you are pregnant, planning to breastfeed, or are an older adult, you should consult your doctor to discuss whether this medicine is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Monotrate OD Tablet

Monotrate OD Tablet is used to prevent angina. The detailed uses of Monotrate OD Tablet are as follows:

  • Chest pain prevention (angina): Monotrate OD Tablet is prescribed to prevent chest pain caused by heart disease by reducing the workload on your heart and improving blood flow.
     

Key Benefits

Monotrate OD Tablet helps manage chronic chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow to the heart and reducing the workload on the cardiovascular system. By supporting a steady supply of oxygen to the heart muscle, it helps improve comfort and maintain daily activity levels.

  • Helps Reduce the Frequency of Chest Pain: By relaxing and widening blood vessels, Monotrate OD Tablet helps improve blood flow to the heart, reducing the occurrence of angina episodes and supporting greater day-to-day comfort.
  • Supports Improved Physical Activity: With better oxygen delivery to the heart muscle, Monotrate OD Tablet may help increase exercise tolerance and make activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and routine physical tasks more manageable.
  • Provides Long-Term Heart Support: When taken regularly as prescribed, Monotrate OD Tablet helps manage chronic heart conditions and supports ongoing cardiovascular health. This can contribute to a more active lifestyle and improved overall quality of life.
     

Directions for Use

  • Monotrate OD Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Monotrate OD Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

How Monotrate OD Tablet Works

Monotrate OD Tablet contains isosorbide mononitrate, which belongs to a group of medicines called vasodilators, which relax and widen blood vessels. Inside your body, the medicine releases a natural substance called nitric oxide, which signals the muscles in your blood vessel walls to relax. When these blood vessels widen, blood flows much more smoothly, delivering vital oxygen to your heart muscle. This widening also makes it easier for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body, which directly prevents the strain and oxygen shortage that trigger painful chest pressure.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink alcohol. It could increase the effect of Monotrate OD Tablet and lower your blood pressure too much. If this happens, you may feel dizzy or faint.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are a breastfeeding mother, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Unsafe

Monotrate OD Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, or tiredness. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

A patient is advised to take this drug only during a doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between liver patients and Monotrate OD Tablet .

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

A patient is advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between Kidney patients and Monotrate OD Tablet .

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Children

Unsafe

It is not to be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Monotrate OD Tablet can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician to reduce the risk of heart attack and angina. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Monotrate OD Tablet can be safely used in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician. Close monitoring of the patient is needed.

What if I have taken an overdose of Monotrate OD Tablet

If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate emergency medical attention or call your local poison control centre. Symptoms of an overdose may include a severe throbbing headache, confusion, fever, rapid heartbeat, severe dizziness, or fainting.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stand up slowly: To minimise dizziness or the risk of fainting, take your time when rising from a sitting or lying position. Pause for a moment before standing completely.
  • Avoid alcohol: Do not drink alcohol, as it can worsen the blood-vessel-widening effects of Monotrate OD Tablet , causing your blood pressure to drop dangerously low.
  • Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, unless your doctor has advised you to limit fluids due to a heart condition.
  • Eat a heart-healthy diet: Focus on a diet low in sodium and saturated fats, rich in vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins, to support your blood vessels and overall heart health.
     

Health Queries

What is CABG, and what does it involve?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

CABG is a surgery that makes a new path for blood to go around blocked heart arteries. Doctors use a healthy blood vessel from the body to create this new route. It helps improve blood flow and reduce chest pain.

How can a patient reduce heart medication to prevent kidney failure if there's a family history?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

A patient should never reduce heart medicines without a doctor's advice, as sudden changes can harm the heart. The cardiologist will adjust doses only after checking kidney tests and overall health. Keeping BP, sugar, hydration, and regular checkups under control helps protect the kidneys.

What is heart bypass surgery, and what is the typical treatment cost?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

Heart bypass surgery is a procedure that creates a new pathway for blood to flow around blocked heart arteries. It helps reduce chest pain and lowers the risk of a heart attack. The overall treatment cost varies based on the hospital and individual medical needs.

What are the common issues associated with coronary heart disease?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

Coronary heart disease can cause chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue due to reduced blood flow to the heart. It may also lead to palpitations or leg swelling. If severe, it can result in a heart attack.

After my father's heart attack in 2016, what should we consider regarding cardiac angiography following his recovery?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

After your father's 2016 heart attack, angiography is usually considered only if he develops new chest pain, breathlessness, or other warning symptoms. Doctors may advise stress tests or scans first to check the heart's blood flow. The decision depends on his current condition, risk factors, and overall recovery.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Monotrate OD Tablet to start to work: The time required for Monotrate OD Tablet to show its action is not clinically established.
  • The time for which the effects of Monotrate OD Tablet last: The duration of action for Monotrate OD Tablet is not clinically established.

What if you forget to take Monotrate OD Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular routine. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure what to do.

Storage

•Store Monotrate OD Tablet tablets at room temperature, between 68°F and 77°F (20°C to 25°C). •Keep the medication in its original container, tightly closed, to protect it from moisture and direct light

Drug Warnings

  • Not for sudden attacks: Do not take Monotrate OD Tablet to treat a sudden, active chest pain attack because it works too slowly. Always keep your fast-acting rescue medicine (like sublingual nitroglycerin) with you for emergency relief.
  • Do not take with erectile dysfunction medicines: Do not take medicines like sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil while taking Monotrate OD Tablet . This combination can cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure.
  • Do not stop taking suddenly: Stopping this medicine abruptly can cause your chest pain to return or get worse. Always talk to your doctor before stopping or changing how you take it.
  • Monitor your blood pressure: Check your blood pressure regularly at home as advised by your doctor, and report any unusually low readings.
  • Be cautious when driving: This medicine can cause dizziness, especially when you first start taking it or when gradually increasing your dose. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

  • Erectile dysfunction medications: Combining Monotrate OD Tablet with drugs like sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil can cause a severe, life-threatening drop in blood pressure.
  • Blood pressure-lowering medications: Taking this medicine with other drugs that lower blood pressure (such as beta-blockers, diuretics, or calcium channel blockers) can increase the risk of severe dizziness and fainting.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Alcohol: Consuming alcohol can cause your blood vessels to dilate further, leading to severe dizziness, lightheadedness, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

Drug-Disease Interactions:

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension): Monotrate OD Tablet can worsen low blood pressure, increasing the risk of fainting and falls.
  • Severe anaemia: This medicine can interfere with the way oxygen is carried in your blood, which may be harmful if you have severe anaemia.
  • Certain heart conditions: If you have specific heart conditions, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, this medicine can worsen your symptoms. Talk to your doctor to see if this medicine is safe for your heart.
     
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FAQs

Monotrate OD Tablet is used for a heart condition called angina pectoris. It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the stress‚ on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.
No drastic fall in blood pressure is seen, and it is never advised except for a few antihypertensives, that too only under doctor consultation.
No, ergot-based drugs have been found to have interaction with Monotrate OD Tablet ; thus, they are not advised.
It can induce throbbing headaches, reddening of the skin, chills along with sweating, nausea, vomiting, and quick heartbeat if you take more than the prescribed dose of Monotrate OD Tablet . Seek emergency treatment and seek urgent consultation with your doctor if you are taking more than the prescribed dosage of this drug.
Monotrate OD Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, fainting, headache, nausea, low blood pressure, and swelling of eyelids, face or lips. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Monotrate OD Tablet may affect the heart rate. Monotrate OD Tablet decreases blood pressure, which further causes a decrease in the heart rate (bradycardia). In some cases, it may also cause an increase in the heart rate (tachycardia). If you notice a change in your heart rate or feel unwell after taking Monotrate OD Tablet , consult your doctor.
Yes, Monotrate OD Tablet can lower blood pressure. Monotrate OD Tablet widens the blood vessels and decreases the resistance in them, resulting in lower blood pressure, which in turn decrease the heartbeat and can lead to angina. Thus, Monotrate OD Tablet should be avoided in people who already have low blood pressure. If you have any concerns, discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Monotrate OD Tablet comes in the form of dividable tablets. However, you should not break it in two halves unless advised by your doctor. Taking excess or less medicine can lead to side effects or decreased effectiveness. This can ultimately affect the course of treatment.
Monotrate OD Tablet contains Isosorbide mononitrate as its active ingredient.
Monotrate OD Tablet works by the formation of the free radical nitric oxide (NO) inside our body, which leads to the relaxation of muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle, which has been working under immense pressure due to decreased blood flow to it. Thereby, it reduces the blood pressure and load on the heart.
No, Monotrate OD Tablet is a long-acting medicine designed only to prevent chest pain from happening. It does not work quickly enough to stop an active attack. Always use your quick-acting rescue medicine for sudden chest pain, and talk to your doctor if attacks occur frequently.
Headaches are a very common side effect because the medicine widens the blood vessels in your head. These headaches usually become less severe or stop completely after a few days to weeks of regular use. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about safe ways to manage this symptom.
No, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Alcohol increases the blood-vessel-widening effects of the medication, which can lead to a severe drop in blood pressure, severe dizziness, and fainting. Talk to your doctor if you have questions about alcohol use.
No. Do not take sildenafil (Viagra) or other erectile dysfunction medicines such as tadalafil or vardenafil while taking Monotrate OD Tablet unless specifically advised by your doctor. Combining these medicines can cause a sudden, severe, and potentially life-threatening drop in blood pressure, leading to dizziness, fainting, heart attack, or other serious complications.
If you miss a dose of Monotrate OD Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose (or more than about 12 hours have passed, if advised by your doctor), skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose, as this may increase the risk of side effects. If you are unsure what to do, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Yes, this medicine can cause your blood pressure to drop slightly when you stand up, making you feel dizzy or lightheaded. To prevent this, rise very slowly from a sitting or lying position. If you feel extremely dizzy or faint, talk to your doctor right away.
No. Do not stop taking Monotrate OD Tablet without consulting your doctor, even if you feel well or your chest pain has improved. Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause your angina to return or worsen. Your doctor will advise you if and when it is appropriate to reduce or stop treatment.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - MON0063
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