Isosorbide mononitrate

🧮 Dose calculator

Angina pectoris · Regimen source: FDA ISMN (Genus) · Dosage and Administration

• • The 7-h gap prevents nitrate tolerance. Small stature: start 5 mg, increase to at least 10 mg by day 2–3. FDA ISMN (Genus) · Dosage and Administration

Enter age (weight is optional for this regimen).

👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA ISMN (Genus) · Pregnancy

  “Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, isosorbide mononitrate should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA ISMN (Genus) · Nursing Mothers

  “Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when isosorbide mononitrate is administered to a nursing woman.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA ISMN (Genus) · Pediatric Use

  “Safety and effectiveness of isosorbide mononitrate in pediatric patients have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA ISMN (Genus) · Geriatric Use

  “In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.