Isosorbide mononitrate
(Imdur®, Isosorbide mononitrate)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Modified-Release Tablets, Modified-Release Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No, not recommended for standard release tablets, if approrpiate. Enteric coated/modified release products should not be crushed. Consider using GTN patches as an alternative.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Isosorbide mononitrate
Usual formulation brand names
Imdur®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes (M/R tablets and M/R capsules)
Modified release
Yes (M/R tablets and M/R capsules)
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral suspension
Are specials or imports available?
On Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
20mg/ml - special
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - check with manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Consider using GTN patches as an alternative, if appropriate.
Notes
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