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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Ismo Retard Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris. It contains Isosorbide mononitrate, which relaxes the muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle. It may cause common side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and headache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Abbott India Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Ismo Retard Tablet

Ismo Retard Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris, in which the blood vessels of the heart narrow unexpectedly and suddenly. This leads to decreased blood flow to the heart's muscles, which in turn causes suffocation and tight pain in the chest, neck, or arm area.

Ismo Retard Tablet works by the formation of the free radical nitric oxide (NO) inside our body, which leads to the relaxation of muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle.

The common side effects of Ismo Retard Tablet include nausea, dizziness & headache. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.

Before starting Ismo Retard Tablet, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any nitrate), have suffered a heart attack/stroke, or have an eye disease called glaucoma. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Uses of Ismo Retard Tablet

Ismo Retard Tablet is used to prevent angina (chest pain) associated with coronary artery disease. The detailed uses of Ismo Retard Tablet are as follows:

  • Prevention of angina: Ismo Retard Tablet helps reduce the occurrence of chest pain by improving blood flow.
  • Management of coronary artery disease: Ismo Retard Tablet relaxes and widens blood vessels, reducing cardiac strain.

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Directions for Use

  • Ismo Retard Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Ismo Retard Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Ismo Retard Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.
  • These operate by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the stress on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.
  • Ismo Retard Tablet is used to prevent attacks of angina pectoris.
  • Angina usually feels like tight chest pain, neck or arm area. The pain originates 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.

How Ismo Retard Tablet Works

Ismo Retard Tablet a mononitrate form of isosorbide is a powerful vasodilator (widens blood vessels). It works by the formation of the free radical nitric oxide (NO) inside our body, which leads to the relaxation of muscles of blood vessels, especially of the heart, leading to proper blood flow towards the heart muscle, which has been working under immense pressure due to decreased blood flow to it.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Ismo Retard Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Managing Medication-Triggered Flushing (Reddening of the skin): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ismo Retard Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ismo Retard Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe dizziness, fever, severe throbbing headache, confusion, vision problems, fast or pounding heartbeats, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, trouble breathing, bloody diarrhoea, cold or clammy skin, sweating, seizures (fits), and fainting. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Ismo Retard Tablet.
  • Communicate to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Ismo Retard Tablet if a patient has low performing thyroid gland, is undernourished because of a poor diet, has severe liver/kidney problems, suffers from hypothermia (very low body temperature),
  • Let your doctor know if you suffer from very poor blood circulation, have had any lethal damage to the heart, such as a heart attack or suffer from a disease called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Isosorbide mononitrateRiociguat
Critical
Isosorbide mononitrateTadalafil
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Isosorbide mononitrateRiociguat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ismo Retard Tablet:
Taking Riociguat with Ismo Retard Tablet can cause low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ismo Retard Tablet with Riociguat is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, priapism in males (persistent and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateTadalafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Ismo Retard Tablet:
Coadministration of Tadalafil with Ismo Retard Tablet can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ismo Retard Tablet with Tadalafil is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateDihydroergotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ismo Retard Tablet:
Taking Ismo Retard Tablet together with dihydroergotamine can increase the effects of dihydroergotamine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ismo Retard Tablet and dihydroergotamine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience an irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, weakness, or coldness, numbness, chest pain or pain in the hands, feet, arms, or legs. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ismo Retard Tablet:
Taking Ismo Retard Tablet with tizanidine will have an additive effect and may lower blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ismo Retard Tablet and tizanidine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or pulse or heart rate changes. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
Isosorbide mononitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ismo Retard Tablet:
Taking Ismo Retard Tablet with sodium nitrite may cause methemoglobinemia (blood disorder in which too little oxygen is delivered to your cells).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ismo Retard Tablet and sodium nitrite together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you develop gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle will help you keep your cholesterol and blood pressure down, keep your arteries clear and avoid angina.
  • Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat sources of protein such as nuts and fish.
  • Regularly workout.
  • Maintain a healthy weight and keep your diabetes in check.
  • Stop smoking.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink alcohol. It could increase the effect of Ismo Retard Tablet and lower your blood pressure too much. If this happens, you may feel dizzy or faint.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

If you are a breastfeeding mother, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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Driving

Unsafe

Ismo Retard Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness, or tiredness. Make sure you are not affected before you drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

A patient is advised to take this drug only during a doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between liver patients and Ismo Retard Tablet.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

A patient is advised to take this drug only on doctor's consultation as there have been reports of interactions between Kidney patients and Ismo Retard Tablet.

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Children

Unsafe

It is not to be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Ismo Retard Tablet can be used in heart patients if prescribed by the physician to reduce the risk of heart attack and angina. Please consult your physician if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Safe if prescribed

Ismo Retard Tablet can be safely used in elderly patients if prescribed by the physician. Close monitoring of the patient is needed.

FAQs

Ismo Retard Tablet is used for a heart condition called angina pectoris. It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the stress‚ on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it's too late, jump to the next dose. Never attempt to take a double dose, as it may lead to serious harmful implications.

No drastic fall in blood pressure is seen, and it is never advised except for a few antihypertensives, that too only under doctor consultation.

No, ergot-based drugs have been found to have interaction with Ismo Retard Tablet; thus, they are not advised.

No, the interaction produced causes severe hypotension or a decrease in blood pressure.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

401, LSC, C-Block, Mohan Place Saraswati Vihar Delhi DL 110034 In
Other Info - ISM0001

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Author Details

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Dec 3, 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2697/pil#gref
  2. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Isosorbide-mononitrate
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557672/
  4. https://www.mims.com/india/drug/info/isosorbide%20mononitrate?type=full&mtype=generic

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