Isosorbide Mononitrate 40 Mg Tablets
Out of date information, search anotherCIA79285A 4018303 10/299 1322
Package Leaflet: Information for the patient
Isosorbide Mononitrate
40 mg Tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully before
you start taking this medicine because
it contains important information for
you.
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
In this leaflet:
1. What Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
3. How to take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets are and what they are used for
Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets belong to a group of medicines called organic nitrates. Organic nitrates work by widening the blood vessels in your heart to allow an increased amount of blood to flow to areas which need it.
Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets are used to prevent angina pectoris.
Angina usually feels like a tight pain in the chest, neck or arm area.The pain comes from the heart muscle and is a sign that part of it is not getting enough oxygen for the amount of work it is doing.
Isosorbide Mononitrate 40 mg Tablets can also be used to treat congestive heart failure. Heart failure can happen when the heart muscle is not strong enough to pump the blood around the body. It may cause problems with breathing and swelling of the legs.
2. What you need to know before you take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
Do not take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets if:
• You are allergic to isosorbide
mononitrate, other nitrates or any of the other ingredients of Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets (see section 6)
• You suffer from anaemia (reduction in red blood cells which can make the skin pale and cause weakness or breathlessness)
• You have had a heart attack (myocardial infarction)
• You have had a brain haemorrhage (bleeding)
• You have had a head injury (trauma)
• You have a low blood volume (hypovolaemia)
• You have very low blood pressure
• Your blood has stopped circulating around your body properly (circulatory failure)
• You take sildenafil (“Viagra”) or any other phosphodiesterase inhibitor.
• You are suffering from “shock” or vascular collapse
• You have an eye disease called glaucoma
• You have been diagnosed with any of the following heart conditions: hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM), const-rictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade, low cardiac filling pressures, aortic/mitral valve stenosis and diseases associated with raised intra-cranial (head) pressure.
If any of the above applies to you talk to
your doctor or pharmacist.
4018303 Gl MON ISMN40 GBR CIA79285A.indd 1
Check with your doctor before taking
Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets if:
• You have an underactive thyroid gland
• You are malnourished (severely underfed)
• You have liver or kidney disease
• You suffer from hypothermia (a very low body temperature)
• You suffer from very poor circulation
Taking other Medicines
• Do not take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets with phosphodiesterase inhibitors such as Sildenafil (“Viagra”) used for impotence. Using Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets with these medicines could cause your blood pressure to fall to a dangerously low level. You must not stop taking Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets to take Sildenafil as this will increase your chances of having an angina attack.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any
of the following medicines:
• Medicines to lower your blood pressure.
• Tricyclic antidepressants (used to treat depression) and neuroleptics (used to treat anxiety).
• Ergotamine used for migraine.
• Any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
If any of the above applies to you, talk to
your doctor.
Using Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets with food and drink
Do not drink alcohol. It could increase the effect of Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets and lower your blood pressure too much. If this happens, you may feel dizzy or faint.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets.
Your doctor will decide whether you should take this medicine.
Driving and using machines Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets may give you a headache, blurred vision or make you feel dizzy or tired. If this happens to you, do not drive or operate machinery.
Warnings about the ingredients in Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets This medicine contains lactose. If you have an intolerance to some sugars, tell your doctor before taking this medicine.
3. How to take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
Always take Isosorbide Mononitrate 40 mg Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. Important:
Your doctor will choose the dose that is right for you. Your dose will be shown clearly on the label that your pharmacist puts on your medicine. If it does not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Adults
• The usual adult dose is one tablet two or three times a day
• Your doctor will tell you when you should take your tablets. You will need to have a period of time (usually when you are sleeping) when no tablets are taken. This is called a “nitrate low” period and is needed to make sure your medicine remains effective
• Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water
• Your doctor may increase your dose, up to a maximum of 120 mg per day.
Do not use Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets to treat an actual angina attack. Your doctor will give you a different medicine such as a GTN (glyceryl trinitrate) spray or tablet for this.
Children
This medicine is not suitable for children. If you take more Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets than you should
Do not take more Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets than you should. If you accidentally take too much, immediately contact the nearest hospital casualty department or your doctor.
Too many Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets may cause your blood pressure to fall too low, making you feel sick, faint and dizzy.
A very large overdose could cause a coma or collapse and require immediate resuscitation.
If you forget to take Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Take your next dose at the usual time.
If you stop taking Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
Do not stop taking Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets without first talking to your doctor. You should keep taking your medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. Do not stop taking it just because you feel better. If you stop taking the tablets your condition may get worse.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4018303 Gl MON ISMN40 GBR CIA79285A.indd 2 _ _ - —
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Seek immediate medical help if you have any of the following symptoms:
• Fainting or collapse
Very common side effects (affects more than 1 in 10 people):
• Mild headaches at the start of treatment. Usually they disappear after a few days.
Common side effects (affects less than 1 in 10 people):
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Feeling weak
• Fast heartbeat
• Flushing.
They may occur for the first few days of treatment or after your dosage has been increased.
Uncommon side effects (affects less than 1 in 100 people):
• Fainting or collapse
• Feeling sick or being sick
• Skin rashes
• Looking pale
• Excessive sweating
• Restlessness
• Worse angina.
Very rare side effects (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people):
• Heartburn
• Red or scaly skin (exfolilative dermatitis). Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This included any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets after the expiry date on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Isosorbide Mononitrate 40 mg Tablets contain
The active substance is isosorbide mononitrate 40 mg.
The other ingredients are lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, potato starch, purified talc, colloidal silicon dioxide and aluminium stearate.
What Isosorbide Mononitrate 40 mg Tablets look like
Isosorbide Mononitrate 40 mg Tablets are white with a breakline. They have “E40” marked on them.
They come in blister packs of 50, 56, 60,
84, 90 and 100 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
UCB Pharma Ltd, 208 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3WE, UK.
Manufacturer
Aesica Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Alfred-Nobel-StraBe 10
40789 Monheim, Germany
This leaflet was last updated June 2014
If this leaflet is difficult to see or read
or you would like it in a different
format, please contact UCB Pharma
Ltd, 208 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire,
SL1 3WE, UK.
CIA79285A 4018303 10/299 1322
21.07.14 09:44