Isosorbide dinitrate: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 04:16, 31 January 2014
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Pratik Bahekar, MBBS [2]
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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®.
Category
Vasodilator
US Brand Names
FDA Package Insert
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Mechanism of Action
Isosorbide dinitrate is a vasodilator that decreases afterload by dilating peripheral arteries.[1]
References
- ↑ "ISORDIL (ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE) TABLET [BTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.]". Retrieved 30 January 2014.