Isosorbide dinitrate
chemical compound
Isosorbide dinitrate is a medication used for heart failure, esophageal spasms, and to treat and prevent angina pectoris. It has been found to be particularly useful in heart failure due to systolic dysfunction together with hydralazine. It is taken by mouth or under the tongue.
Common side effects include headache, lightheadedness with standing, and blurred vision. Severe side effects include low blood pressure. It is unclear if use in pregnancy is safe for the baby. It should not be used together with PDE5 Inhibitors. Isosorbide dinitrate is in the nitrate family of medications and works by dilating blood vessels.
Isosorbide dinitrate was first written about in 1939. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
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