Isosorbide dinitrate Oral, Sublingual and MST

• Generic Name: isosorbide dinitrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Dilatrate-SR, Isochron, Isordil, Sorbitrate, Isordil Titradose, ISDN, Isordil Tembids

Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It does not work fast enough to relieve the pain of an angina attack that has already started.

Isosorbide dinitrate belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load. When used regularly on a long-term basis, this helps prevent angina attacks from occurring.

Isosorbide dinitrate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Doans Pills Extra Strength, MST, Nuprin Backache, Magan, Mobidin, Doans Pills, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Doans Extra Strength

MST is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

MST is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, fever, inflammatory conditions, and pain, swelling, or stiffness associated with arthritis.

MST may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.