BRAND NAMES: Isordil, Isordil Titradose, Dilatrate-SR. DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Isosorbide dinitrate is in the class of drugs called nitrates, and it is used for treating and preventing angina or heart pain. read more
Adverse reactions to isosorbide dinitrate are generally dose-related, and almost all of these reactions are the result of isosorbide dinitrate’s activity as a vasodilator. Headache, which may be severe, is the most commonly reported side effect. read more
Uses For Isordil. Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It does not work fast enough to relieve the pain of an angina attack that has already started. Isosorbide dinitrate belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. read more
Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Titradose, Dilatrate-SR, Isochron) is a medication in the nitrate drug class. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil Titradose, Dilatrate-SR, Isochron) is prescribed for the treatment of angina (heart pain), coronary artery disease, and congestive heart failure. read more