erythrityl [ĕ-rith´rĭ-til]
erythrityl tetranitrate
the univalent radical from erythritol.
erythrityl tetranitrate a vasodilator used in angina pectoris and coronary insufficiency; because of its explosiveness it must be diluted, as with lactose.
erythrityl tetranitrate
(
rith´ritl tetrnī´trāt),
n brand name: Cardilate;
drug class: organic nitrate;
action: causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscle; decreases preload/afterload, which is responsible for decreasing left ventricular end diastolic pressure; systemic vascular resistance; improved exercise tolerance;
uses: chronic stable angina pectoris, prophylaxis of angina pain.
rith´ritl tetrnī´trāt), n brand name: Cardilate;
drug class: organic nitrate;
action: causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscle; decreases preload/afterload, which is responsible for decreasing left ventricular end diastolic pressure; systemic vascular resistance; improved exercise tolerance;
uses: chronic stable angina pectoris, prophylaxis of angina pain.
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