FDA label
What is isosorbide dinitrate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of isosorbide dinitrate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Isosorbide dinitrate tablets are indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of immediate-release oral isosorbide dinitrate is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.”
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Isosorbide Dinitrate, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Par Health USA, LLC (ANDA087946). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Isosorbide dinitrate tablets are indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of immediate-release oral isosorbide dinitrate is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 6df6a2fa-c56c-4eb6-a485-c16585420eb0, version 18, effective July 31, 2026. NDC 49884-009, one of 53 listings for this product.
Questions
What is isosorbide dinitrate used for?
The FDA label says: “Isosorbide dinitrate tablets are indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of immediate-release oral isosorbide dinitrate is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.”
What drug class is isosorbide dinitrate?
FDA lists isosorbide dinitrate in the Nitrate Vasodilator established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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