Isosorbide dinitrate Oral, Sublingual and Targretin topical

• 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: bexarotene topical
• Dosage Forms: gel
• Other Brand Names: Targretin topical

Targretin is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Targretin (for the skin) is used to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). This medicine is usually given after other cancer medications have been tried without successful treatment.

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