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PAD Profile : Isosorbide mononitrate - Angina

Keywords :
ISMN
Brand Names Include :
Relosorb XL, Trangina XL, Xismox XL, Nyzamac SR, Chemydur XL, Imdur, Isib XL, Isotard XL, Monomax XL, Monomil XL

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Green
Important Preferred
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Important Information :
Twice daily (assymetric) dosing is recommended
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Green (see narrative)
Important
Formulations :
  • Modified release capsules
  • Modified release tablets
Important Information :
Restricted to when isosorbide mononitrate standard release is not suitable. Primary Care prescribers should follow local advice on the most cost-effective brands. OptimiseRx will be used to identify current recommendations.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
05 April 2023
Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee have agreed the following:
•    Isosorbide mononitrate standard release – is GREEN (preferred). Note asymmetric dosing required.
•    Isosorbide mononitrate modified release – is GREEN (restricted to when isosorbide mononitrate standard release is not suitable).  Prescribe the most cost-effective brand – preferred brand is Monomil® XL 60mg tablets.
Switching
•    Patients currently taking Monomax XL® 60mg can be changed to Monomil XL® 60mg
•    Patients currently taking generic isosorbide mononitrate MR 60mg tablets can be changed to Monomil XL® 60mg.

Associated BNF Codes

02. Cardiovascular System
02.06.01. Nitrates
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