Imdur
This medicine is indicated for angina pectoris intended to mitigate chest pain and support cardiovascular tolerance during physical exertion.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Isosorbide
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Strengths
- 20 · 30 · 40 · 60mg
Imdur details
- Condition
- Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Monit; Elantan
- Therapeutic class
- Nitrate Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Nitrate
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nitrates; concurrent use of PDE5 inhibitors; hypotension
- Precautions and warnings
- may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; avoid rapid position changes
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; postural hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Prolonged-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- AstraZeneca
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- Sildenafil; Tadalafil; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor.
Serious side effects
syncope, requires immediate medical attention; severe hypotension, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medicine is indicated for angina pectoris intended to mitigate chest pain and support cardiovascular tolerance during physical exertion.
Mechanism of action
Isosorbide mononitrate acts as a vasodilator by releasing nitric oxide, which relaxes vascular smooth muscle, reducing myocardial oxygen demand.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Imdur
Imdur is a brand of isosorbide, a medicine used in the management of angina pectoris. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names including Monit and Elantan, supplied as tablets in strengths from 20mg to 60mg. As a product manufactured by AstraZeneca, it helps support maintenance therapy for patients managing their heart health.
Buying Imdur online
Imdur is registered across 14 markets including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, with availability also in Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea. Generic isosorbide, often produced in India, provides a significant cost advantage compared to the original brand. For expats and those living in areas with limited access to a well stocked pharmacy, this medicine is one of the most ordered treatments across the region and can be ordered online for convenient delivery.