Nitric Oxide Donors
- Name
- Nitric Oxide Donors
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000756
- Description
A diverse group of agents, with unique chemical structures and biochemical requirements, which generate NITRIC OXIDE. These compounds have been used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and the management of acute myocardial infarction, acute and chronic congestive heart failure, and surgical control of blood pressure. (Adv Pharmacol 1995;34:361-81)
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Isosorbide dinitrate A vasodilator used to treat angina in coronary artery disease. Isosorbide mononitrate A nitrate used to prevent and treat angina and to treat angina caused by coronary artery disease. Naproxcinod Investigated for use/treatment in pain (acute or chronic), inflammatory disorders (unspecified), osteoarthritis, and arthritis and arthritic pain. Molsidomine A long-acting vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris, including in association with left heart failure and acute myocardial infarction. Linsidomine Not Annotated Nitroprusside A direct acting vasodilator used to treat hypertension, to induce controlled hypotension to reduce postoperative bleeding, and to manage acute heart failure. S-Nitrosoglutathione Not Annotated - Drugs & Drug Targets