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Original
S3 ISMO-20 R/7.1.4/136. Isosorbide-5-mononitrate 20 mg/tablet.
For full prescribing information, please refer to package insert.
Pharmaco Distribution (Pty) Ltd. 3 Sandown Valley Crescent, South Tower, 1st Floor, Sandton, 2196; PO Box 786522, Sandton, 2146, South Africa. Tel: + 27 11 784 0077.
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Long-term prophylaxis and management of
Angina Pectoris
2,3
=
100%
bioavailability
No first-pass metabolism
4
Twice daily
dosage regimen shown
to avoid withdrawal and tolerance
References: 1.
South African approved ISMO package insert.
2.
Ismo 20 Product Monograph (2015).
3.
Abshagen, U., 1992. Pharmacokinetics of isosorbide mononitrate.
The American Journal of Cardiology,
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4.
Thadani U, Maranda CR, Amsterdam E, et al. Lack of Pharmacological Tolerance and Rebound
Angina Pectoris during Twice-daily Therapy with Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate.
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