Isosorbide

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Balasubramanian S, Chowdhury YS

Isosorbide

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32491771 [ View in PubMed
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Abstract

Isosorbide is a medication used in the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris in patients with coronary heart disease. It is in the nitrate class of drugs. This activity describes the indications, action, and contraindications for isosorbide as a valuable agent in the treatment of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, and achalasia. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions pertinent for members of the health care team in the management of patients with angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease and related conditions.

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