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Isosorbide Mononitrate vs Nitroglycerin

Compare Isosorbide Mononitrate and Nitroglycerin side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

Isosorbide MononitrateNitroglycerin
Drug classNitrate VasodilatorNitrate Vasodilator
Used to treatAcid reflux (GERD), Angina pectoris, Coronary disease, Cyanosis, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Heart failure, PoisoningAngina pectoris, Diffuse esophageal spasm, Eclampsia, Fissure in ano, Heart attack, Heart failure, Intraoperative complications, Pulmonary hypertension
Generic priceNo generic price listedFrom $0.063 each, about $1.89 for 30 (0.3 mg tablet sl); other forms from $0.49 per item (0.1 mg/hr patch)
Brand priceNo brand price listedNo brand price listed
Generic savingsNot listedNot listed