Monicor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Monicor. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Monicor include Headache, Dizziness, Flushing. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Monicor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Monicor go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Monicor is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Monicor has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Monicor related warnings section.
Monicor is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Anemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Monicor are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Monicor may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Monicor is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Monicor is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Monicor is used -
Common
Is the use of Monicor safe for pregnant women?
Monicor has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Monicor safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Monicor as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Monicor on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Monicor on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Monicor on the Liver?
Using Monicor does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Monicor on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Monicor on the heart have been reported.
Monicor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Monicor unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monicor habit forming or addictive?
Monicor is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Monicor. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Monicor only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Monicor is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Monicor
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Monicor with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monicor
Information about the interaction of Monicor and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
