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isosorbide /iso·sor·bide/ (i″so-sor´bīd) an osmotic diuretic used to reduce intraocular pressure; its dinitrate and mononitrate esters are used as coronary vasodilators to treat coronary insufficiency and angina pectoris. isosorbide an osmotic diuretic; the dinitrate of isosorbide is used as a coronary vasodilator. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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isosorbide dinitrate), calcium-channel blockers, diazepam, barbiturates, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, theophylline, and nicotine. There's evidence that isosorbide nitrate, one of BiDil's ingredients, strengthens the heart by chemically donating nitric oxide to tissues. The drug is BiDil, an experimental combination of two already approved drugs, isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil), which provides nitric oxide, and hydralazine (Apresoline), which helps the body better use nitric oxide. |
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