Imdur Alternatives Compared
| Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | Furosemide | Carvedilol |
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| Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | Furosemide | Carvedilol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina, Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. Imdur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema... View more |
Prescription only
Carvedilol blocks both alpha and beta receptors which lowers blood pressure and improves how the heart pumps blood. It is not usually recommended for people with pre-existing breathing problems... View more |
Related suggestions Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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| More about Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | More about Furosemide | More about Carvedilol | ||||||||||||||||
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Imdur has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 23 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Furosemide has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Carvedilol has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 201 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 44% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
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View all Imdur side effects |
View all Furosemide side effects |
View all Carvedilol side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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N/A |
Diaqua-2, Furoscix, Lasix | Coreg, Coreg CR | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
1.5 hours |
3.1 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 218 drugs are known to interact with Imdur:
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A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Furosemide:
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A total of 588 drugs are known to interact with Carvedilol:
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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August 12, 1993 |
July 01, 1966 |
September 14, 1995 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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