Description
Isosorbide dinitrate is an organic nitrate ester and nitric oxide (NO) donor in the same class as nitroglycerin. Isosorbide dinitrate increases oxygenation of tumor tissue in vivo in a mouse xenograft model. It also inhibits platelet aggregation in vitro and in vivo at concentrations in the micromolar range. Formulations containing isosorbide dinitrate have been used for the treatment of angina pectoris