Isosorbide Mononitrate ER

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 11, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Monoket, Isordil, Dilatrate-SR

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Vasodilator

Forms:

Tablet, extended-release tablet, extended-release capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To prevent angina pectoris (chest pain) in people with heart disease

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Isosorbide Mononitrate Drug Class

Isosorbide mononitrate (eye-soh-sohr-byed moh-noh-nye-trate) belongs to a group of medicines called vasodilators.

Isosorbide Mononitrate Age Range

Isosorbide mononitrate is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this drug have not been established in pediatric patients.