Definition: A vasodilator with general properties similar to NITROGLYCERIN but with a more prolonged duration of action. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1025)
Other names Dilcoran; Alpharma Brand of Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate; Tetranitrate, Pentaerythritol; Vanguard Brand of Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate; Tetrate; Ravensberg Brand of Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate; Peritrate; Pentalog; Parke Davis Brand of Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate; Nitrodex; Nirason; Erinit; Dexo Brand of Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate