Definition of Isosorbide

1. Noun. Drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure.

Exact synonyms: Isordil
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Isosorbide

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) A bicyclic derivative of furan whose nitrates are used as vasodilators ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Isosorbide

1. 1,4:3,6-dianhydro d-glucitol. Chemically inert osmotic diuretic used mainly to treat hydrocephalus; also used in glaucoma. Pharmacological action: diuretics, osmotic. Chemical name: D-Glucitol, 1,4:3,6-dianhydro- (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Isosorbide

isosceles triangle
isosceles triangles
isoschisomer
isoschizomer
isoseismal
isoseismals
isoselenocyanate
isoselenocyanates
isosensitise
isoserum treatment
isosinglet
isosmotic
isosmotic solution
isosmotically
isosorbide (current term)
isosorbide dinitrate
isosorbides
isosparteine
isospecific
isospectral
isospectrality
isospin
isospins
isospondyli
isospondylous
isospora
isosporiasis
isosporic
isospories

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