Isosorbide dinitrate
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[[Image:{{{image|Isosorbide dinitrate.png}}}|{{{width|220}}}px|Isosorbide dinitrate chemical structure]] | |
4,8-dinitrooxy-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane IUPAC name | |
CAS number 87-33-2 | }}} |
PubChem 3780 | DrugBank APRD00455 |
Chemical formula | C6H8N2O8 |
Molecular weight | 236.136 g/mol |
Bioavailability | 10-90%, average 25% |
Metabolism | Hepatic |
Elimination half-life | 1 hour |
Excretion | Renal |
Pregnancy category | C: (USA) |
Legal status | Prescription only |
Routes of administration | Oral |
Isosorbide dinitrate 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.
Isosorbide dinitrate is a component of BiDil.
Nitrates edit |
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{Glyceryl trinitrate} {Isosorbide dinitrate} {Isosorbide mononitrate} {Molsidomine} {Pentaerythritol tetranitrate} |