Isosorbide (Noun)
Meaning
Drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Isosorbide is a medication that is used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure by dilating blood vessels and reducing the workload on the heart.
- The doctor prescribed isosorbide to help alleviate the patient's symptoms of chest pain and shortness of breath associated with angina.
- Isosorbide works by relaxing the smooth muscle in blood vessels, which increases blood flow to the heart and reduces the amount of oxygen it needs.
- The patient was instructed to take isosorbide tablets sublingually, allowing them to dissolve under the tongue for quick absorption into the bloodstream.
- In addition to isosorbide, the patient was also prescribed a beta blocker to further reduce the heart's workload and alleviate symptoms of angina.