pentaerythritol tetranitratemedical dictionary

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A vasodilator with general properties similar to nitroglycerin but with a more prolonged duration of action.

Pharmacological action: vasodilator agents.

Chemical name: 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis((nitrooxy)methyl)-, dinitrate (ester)

(12 Dec 1998)