Ingredient

5-Isosorbide Mononitrate 20%

Isosorbide dinitrate is a vasodilator ingredient used in the treatment of angina pectoris.

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MFDS ingredient code M085624

What does it do?

Isosorbide dinitrate is a drug belonging to the class of vasodilators, primarily used to alleviate the symptoms of angina pectoris by facilitating blood supply to the heart. This ingredient dilates blood vessels, reduces the strain on the heart, and improves oxygen supply.

This ingredient releases nitric oxide in the body, which relaxes vascular smooth muscle. As a result, blood vessels widen, blood flow increases, and the pressure on the heart is reduced, alleviating the symptoms of angina pectoris.

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Good to know

Isosorbide dinitrate provides a long-lasting and stable vasodilatory effect, unlike other nitrate-based vasodilators. Additionally, as a single ingredient, it offers high convenience for administration and is suitable for the management of angina pectoris.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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