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8. Coronary Vasodilators
M/A: Agents of this class generally dilate the blood vessels of the heart, thereby help controlling
hypertension and preventing an angina.
Brand Generic Adverse Effects
Isordil, Isosorbide-dinitrate Lightheadedness,
Sorbitrate, hypotension, severe
Iso-bid, headaches
Dilatrate
Nitrostat, Nitroglycerine Lightheadedness,
Nitro-dur, hypotension, severe
Nitro-bid, headaches
Deponit,
Nitrolingual
Imdur, Isosorbide-mononitrate Lightheadedness,
ISMO, hypotension, severe
Monoket headaches
Therapeutic Use(s):
Angina
Terminology
Lightheadedness: Dizziness (lightheadedness) is often caused by a decrease in blood supply to the
brain.
Hypotension: Condition in which an arterial blood pressure is abnormally low.
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