Isosorbide dinitrate

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Isosorbide dinitrate

4,8-dinitrooxy-2,6-dioxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane
IUPAC name
CAS number
87-33-2
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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.

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