Isosorbide mononitrate is in the class of drugs called nitrates that are used for treating and preventing angina. Other nitrates include nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, NitroQuick, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur and others) and isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Titradose, Dilatrate-SR, Isochron).

Is isosorbide the same as nitroglycerin?

Is isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) the same as nitroglycerin? While both isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) and nitroglycerin are both nitrate vasodilators, they are not the same medication. Isosorbide mononitrate (Monoket) works slowly to help prevent chest pain.

What type of medication is isosorbide dinitrate?

ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE (eye soe SOR bide dye NYE trate) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina.