Imdur 30mg Tablet

Imdur 30 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains Isosorbide Mononitrate 30 mg, a long-acting nitrate used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, allowing blood and oxygen to reach the heart more easily. This reduces the heart's workload and helps prevent episodes of chest pain during physical activity or emotional stress. Imdur is used to prevent angina attacks and is not intended to relieve sudden chest pain once it has started. For sudden angina attacks, your doctor may prescribe a fast-acting nitrate such as sublingual nitroglycerin.

Imdur 30 mg Tablet plays a vital role in the long-term prevention of angina (chest pain) by improving blood flow to the heart and reducing the heart's oxygen demand. Its active ingredient, Isosorbide Mononitrate, is a long-acting nitrate that is gradually converted into nitric oxide within the body. Nitric oxide relaxes the smooth muscles of blood vessels, causing them to widen (vasodilation).

The widening of the veins reduces the amount of blood returning to the heart (preload), which decreases the heart's workload. At the same time, mild widening of the arteries lowers the resistance against which the heart pumps (afterload). Together, these effects reduce the amount of oxygen the heart muscle needs to function.

By improving blood flow through the coronary arteries and lowering oxygen demand, Imdur helps prevent episodes of angina, especially during physical activity or emotional stress. It does not provide immediate relief from an angina attack that has already started because it works slowly over time. For sudden chest pain, a fast-acting nitrate prescribed by your doctor should be used instead.

Imdur is commonly prescribed for people with stable angina, coronary artery disease, and certain chronic heart conditions. To prevent the body from becoming tolerant to nitrates, doctors usually recommend a daily nitrate-free interval, during which the medicine is not active. This helps maintain its effectiveness over long-term use.

Precaution

• Use only under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
• Do not take Imdur with medicines for erectile dysfunction, such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, as this can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
• Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, recent heart attack, severe anemia, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, or heart valve disorders.
• Rise slowly from sitting or lying down to reduce the risk of dizziness or fainting.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption, as it can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• If you experience severe dizziness, fainting, or persistent chest pain, seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
• Protect from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture.
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.