Comparing Isosorbide Mononitrate vs Aldactone
Isosorbide mononitrate | Aldactone |
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Isosorbide mononitrate | Aldactone (spironolactone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Esophageal Spasm, Angina, Heart Failure, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis. isosorbide mononitrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne, Alopecia, Edema, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Hirsutism, Hypokalemia, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis. Aldactone may also be used for... View more |
Related suggestions Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
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More about Isosorbide mononitrate | More about Aldactone (spironolactone) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Isosorbide mononitrate has an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from a total of 98 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
Aldactone has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: isosorbide mononitrate side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aldactone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all isosorbide mononitrate prices |
View all Aldactone prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Other spironolactone brands include: CaroSpir | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
37 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 213 drugs are known to interact with isosorbide mononitrate:
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A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Aldactone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
August 12, 1993 |
January 21, 1960 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** 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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