Comparing Imdur vs Ranexa
Imdur | Ranexa |
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Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | Ranexa (ranolazine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, Heart Failure, Angina. Imdur may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Angina. Ranexa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate) | More about Ranexa (ranolazine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Imdur has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Ranexa has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 71 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Imdur side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ranexa side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Other ranolazine brands include: Aspruzyo Sprinkle | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
4 hours |
7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
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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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with Imdur:
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A total of 530 drugs are known to interact with Ranexa:
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
August 12, 1993 |
January 27, 2006 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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