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  2. Isosorbide dinitrate - Wikipedia

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    Isosorbide dinitrate is in the nitrate family of medications and works by dilating blood vessels. [1] Isosorbide dinitrate was first written about in 1939. [3] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [4] Isosorbide dinitrate is available as a generic medication. [1] [5] A long-acting form exists. [1]

  3. Coronary ischemia - Wikipedia

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    Short-acting nitrates can be taken upon the onset of symptoms and should provide relief within minutes. [6] Nitroglycerin is the most common short-acting nitrate and it is applied under the tongue. [6] Long acting nitrates are taken 2-3 times per day and can be used to prevent angina. [6]

  4. Antianginal - Wikipedia

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    Short-acting nitrates are used to abort angina attacks that have occurred, while longer-acting nitrates are used in the prophylactic management of the condition. Agents include glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), pentaerythritol tetranitrate, isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate.

  5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    If your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen, you might develop chest pain (angina). When the blood flow to your heart is blocked entirely, ... Long-acting nitrates. Endovascular surgery.

  6. Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know - AOL

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    If your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen, you might develop chest pain (angina). ... Long-acting nitrates. Endovascular surgery. Coronary artery bypass surgery.

  7. Cialis Side Effects: What to Expect (& How to Avoid Them) - AOL

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    If you take nitrates like nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, or isosorbide mononitrate to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or angina, you shouldn’t take Cialis.

  8. Nitrovasodilator - Wikipedia

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    The nitrates are used for the treatment and prevention of angina and acute myocardial infarction, while molsidomine acts too slowly to be useful for the treatment of acute angina. [2] For quick action in the treatment of angina, glyceryl trinitrate is used in form of a sublingual spray (nitro spray) or as soft capsules to be crunched. [4]

  9. Variant angina - Wikipedia

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    Most individuals with variant angina have a favorable prognosis provided they are maintained on calcium channel blockers and/or long-acting nitrates; five-year survival rates in this group are estimated as over 90%. [4] [19] The Japanese Coronary Spasm Association established a clinical risk scoring system to predict outcomes for variant angina.