Ingredient

Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate 90%

Isosorbide-5-mononitrate is a vasodilator ingredient used in the treatment of angina.

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MFDS ingredient code M246194

What does it do?

Isosorbide-5-mononitrate is a component of the vasodilator class used to treat cardiovascular diseases. It is primarily used to dilate the blood vessels of patients with angina, improving blood flow to the heart.

This component relaxes the muscles of the blood vessels, widening them and facilitating blood flow. As a result, the supply of oxygen to the heart increases, alleviating the symptoms of angina.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Isosorbide-5-mononitrate is similar to isosorbide-2-mononitrate, but they differ in duration of action and absorption characteristics, allowing for selection tailored to specific patients. Additionally, it has a relatively stable side effect profile compared to other vasodilators.

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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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