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I went to primary dr today I have had several heart attacks I have 4 stents I am on several types of heart medications blood pressure cholesterol breathing meds and metformin for diabeties and he listens to my heart and prescribes me ranexa 1000 mg twice daily and doubles strength of my isosorb mono 30 mg to 60 mg I am not sure why
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After going through your medical query I understand your concern & I would like to tell you that Isosorbide Mononitrate and Ranexa are an anti anginal ( chest pain due to heart problem ) medication which might have been prescribed to you for chest discomfort . Kindly keep monitoring your blood pressure and consult your treating doctor if you experience any dizziness or fainting kind of symptoms.
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What Is The Dosage Of Isosorbide Mononitrate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical query I understand your concern & I would like to tell you that Isosorbide Mononitrate and Ranexa are an anti anginal ( chest pain due to heart problem ) medication which might have been prescribed to you for chest discomfort . Kindly keep monitoring your blood pressure and consult your treating doctor if you experience any dizziness or fainting kind of symptoms. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.