monotrate 20 tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
π€° Pregnancy Category C
π Prescription Required
π Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 23, 2026
What is monotrate 20 tablet used for?
monotrate 20 tablet (Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg)) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg)
- Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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π monotrate 20 tablet Uses & Benefits
- Monotrate 20 Tablet is used to prevent heart-related chest pain (angina).
- It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
- This medicine will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.Monotrate 20 Tablet should be taken empty stomach.
- Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them.
- This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working.
- You should take this medicine as it has been prescribed and keep taking it, even if you feel well.
- This medicine helps to prevent chest pain in the future.
- If you stop takingΒ it, your risk of chest pain will increase, especially if you stop taking them suddenly.
- Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.You can develop tolerance to this medicine over time, which means that the same dose becomes less effective.
- You have to stick to a really specific dosing schedule to prevent this from happening.The most common side effects include headache, dizziness, changes to your heart rate, and flushing (warmth, redness, or a tingly feeling).
- If these symptoms bother you or do not go away, your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them.
- Some can be reduced by taking painkillers, drinking plenty of fluids, and avoiding alcohol.
- Drinking alcohol can increase the blood-pressure-lowering effects of this medicine.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma), kidney disease, or heart failure.
- Also let yourΒ doctorΒ knowΒ if you are taking any other medicines as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine and some may be dangerous to take with it.
- You should not take any medicine for erectile dysfunction with this medicine.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor if this medicine is suitable.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood pressure and heart rate during the treatment with this medicine.
π Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg) |
| Brand Name | monotrate 20 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | NO Donors |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30Β°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
π‘ How to Take monotrate 20 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
β οΈ Side Effects of monotrate 20 tablet
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- ears
- neck and trunk)
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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π‘οΈ Safety & Warnings
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π Substitutes for monotrate 20 tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Isosorbide Mononitrate (20mg)):
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insocalm 20mg tabletSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd βΉ9.37 77% CHEAPER
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angifree 20mg tabletMicro Labs Ltd βΉ11.54 71.7% CHEAPER
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davaindia isosorbide mononitrate 20mg tabletDavaindia Generic Pharmacy βΉ13.00 68.1% CHEAPER
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monex 20mg tabletRedson Laboratories Pvt Ltd βΉ17.50 57.1% CHEAPER
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monicor 20mg tabletWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd βΉ19.40 52.4% CHEAPER
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Sormo 20mg TabletMano Pharma Pvt Ltd βΉ19.90 51.2% CHEAPER
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isomeg 20mg tabletAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd βΉ21.25 47.9% CHEAPER
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isbid 20mg tabletParenteral Drugs India Ltd βΉ22.88 43.9% CHEAPER
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isopark 20mg tabletHinglaj Laboratories βΉ22.90 43.8% CHEAPER
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isoact 20mg tabletActive Healthcare βΉ23.00 43.6% CHEAPER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.