Isosorbide

1,4:3,6-Dianhydro D-glucitol. Chemically inert osmotic diuretic used mainly to treat hydrocephalus; also used in glaucoma.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D02.033.800.813.480, D09.853.813.480

MeSH Unique ID: D007547

Registry Number: WXR179L51S

Entry Terms:

• Dianhydrosorbitol

Previous Indexing:

• Ethers, Cyclic (1974)
• Sorbitol (1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Diuretics, Osmotic

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Isosorbide
Isosorbide Dinitrate

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Sorbitol
Isosorbide
Isosorbide Dinitrate