isosorbide-5-mononitrate (definition)

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ψ ψ	isosorbide-5-mononitrate under Isosorbide Dinitrate

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Definition: A vasodilator used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS. Its actions are similar to NITROGLYCERIN but with a slower onset of action.

Other names Isoket Retard120; Isoket Retard 120; IsoBid; Iso Bid; Dinitrate, Isosorbide; Sorbonit; Sorbitrate; Nitrosorbide; Isotrate; Isordil; Isomak R; Isoket Retard-120; Isoket; Isodinit; Iso-Bid; Dilatrate; Cardonit 40

Drugs: ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE SORBITRATE; ISORDIL; DILATRATE-SR;

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source	Drugs*
isosorbide-5-mononitrate [ 5-ISMN,5-ISMN Durules,Elantan,Imdur,Ismo,Monizid,Mono Mac 50D,Monoket,Mononit,Olicard 40,Olicard-retard,isosorbide mononitrate,isosorbide-5-nitrate,monocinque ] for prevention of angina pectoris; structure given in first source; a Russian drug	16051-77-7	Isosorbide Dinitrate/analogs & derivatives Delayed-Action Preparations Pharma Action* Vasodilator Agents; Nitric Oxide Donors	Med Welt 1981;32(14A):479	ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE; ISMO; MONOKET; IMDUR

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