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Isosorbide dinitrate or ISDN for short is a nitrate used pharmacologically as a [[vasodilator]], e.g. in [[angina pectoris]] but also for [[anal fissure]], a condition which is known to involve decreased blood supply leading to poor healing. It is also used as a direct [[vasodilator]] to treat [[congestive heart failure]]. | |||
Isosorbide dinitrate is sold in the USA under the brand names Dilatrate-SR by Schwarz and [[Isordil]] by Valeant, according to FDA Orange Book. In the United Kingdom, Argentina and Hong Kong, a trade name of it is Isoket. It is also a component of BiDil<sup>®</sup>. | |||
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Revision as of 03:13, 31 January 2014
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Overview
Isosorbide dinitrate or ISDN for short is a nitrate used pharmacologically as a vasodilator, e.g. in angina pectoris but also for anal fissure, a condition which is known to involve decreased blood supply leading to poor healing. It is also used as a direct vasodilator to treat congestive heart failure.
Isosorbide dinitrate is sold in the USA under the brand names Dilatrate-SR by Schwarz and Isordil by Valeant, according to FDA Orange Book. In the United Kingdom, Argentina and Hong Kong, a trade name of it is Isoket. It is also a component of BiDil®.
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References
- ↑ "ISORDIL (ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE) TABLET [BTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]". Retrieved 30 January 2014.