| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Isosorbide |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01209 |
| Description |
Isosorbide was previously available in an oral formulation for the reduction of intraocular pressure. It was approved by the FDA in 1980, but has since been discontinued. Currently, isosorbide is an organic nitrate currently available in the [isosorbide mononitrate] and [isosorbide dinitrate] forms, and is used for the prevention of angina. Refer to these drug entries for more information. |
| Indications and Usage |
Isosorbide was previously indicated for temporary reduction of intraocular pressure and used to interrupt an acute glaucoma attack, however, this is not a currently approved indication.[L34064] Refer to [isosorbide mononitrate] and [isosorbide dinitrate] drug entries for more isosorbide indications. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
| ATC Code |
Not Available |
| DrugBank ID |
DB09401
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| KEGG ID |
D00347
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| MeSH ID |
D007547
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| PubChem ID |
12597
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| TTD Drug ID |
Not Available
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| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
WXR179L51S
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| Synonyms |
Isosorbide | Dianhydrosorbitol |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C6H10O4 |
| CAS Registry Number |
652-67-5 |
| SMILES |
C1C(C2C(O1)C(CO2)O)O |
| Chemical Structure |
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