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Isordil

Isordil

1 8.7
A medicine used to treat chest pain from heart problems
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪzɔrdɪl/
  • Specialized
: Isordil
  • The doctor prescribed Isordil to help relieve the patient's chest pain caused by angina.

Examples

  • Patients with heart conditions may benefit from taking Isordil under supervision.

  • Have you ever taken Isordil for angina?

  • After starting Isordil, he noticed a significant reduction in angina attacks.

  • The doctor prescribed Isordil to help manage her chest pain.

  • My doctor prescribed Isordil for my chest pain.

  • Every month, Harmon takes 90 Isordil tablets to manage his angina pectoris and support his heart health.

  • After experiencing severe chest pain, she was advised to use Isordil regularly for better heart function.

Synonyms

isosorbide
vsIsordil
  • Specialized
1 6.5

A medicine that prevents chest pain and treats some heart failure

is the trademarked form of the same drug

Surface Forms

Isordil singular
Isordils plural

Etymology

Isordil is a brand name taken from the drug's chemical part isosorbide and a hint of the word dilate ('to widen'), because the medicine works by widening blood vessels to reduce chest pain, which is why it is used for angina and some heart problems.