Monoket
Monoket is utilized to support management of angina pectoris to alleviate chest pain, effective to relax blood vessels and to target improved cardiac flow.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20 · 40mg
Monoket details
- Condition
- Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Elantan; Ismo
- Therapeutic class
- Nitrate
- Pharmacological class
- Vasodilator
- Minor side effects
- headache; dizziness; flushing
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; hypotension
- Serious side effects
- syncope, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- UCB
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- sildenafil; vardenafil; tadalafil; alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to nitrates; acute circulatory failure; concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Precautions and warnings
do not use with erectile dysfunction treatments; may cause dizziness upon standing
Patient summary
Monoket is utilized to support management of angina pectoris to alleviate chest pain, effective to relax blood vessels and to target improved cardiac flow.
Mechanism of action
Monoket is a long-acting nitrate that dilates systemic arteries and veins. This reduces the workload of the heart and decreases the oxygen demand of the myocardium, alleviating angina.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Monoket
Monoket is a brand of isosorbide mononitrate, commonly used to prevent angina pectoris. This medication is also marketed under alternative names such as Elantan and Ismo. It is supplied as a tablet in 20mg and 40mg strengths. Manufactured by UCB, this therapy helps manage heart-related chest pain by relaxing blood vessels to improve circulation.
Buying Monoket online
Monoket is registered across 14 markets, including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As one of the most ordered therapies for cardiovascular conditions across the region, generic isosorbide mononitrate is often significantly more affordable than the original brand. This allows expats and residents living far from a local clinic to secure their ongoing medication reliably through our delivery services across these registered locations.