Drug Information
Generic Name:
Isosorbide dinitrate
Pronunciation:
eye-sew-SORE-bide dye-NYE-trate
Product Name:
Dilatrate SR, Isordil, Sorbitrate
Category:
Vasodilators
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO), sublingual (SL)
Uses:
Treatment and prevention of angina pectoris
Comment:
Very useful drug in treatment and prevention of angina pectoris. Tolerance to this drug can occur. A daily drug free interval of 10-14 hours is recommended.