Isosorbide generic name?

Isosorbide: what generic name means and how it’s used

Isosorbide is the generic name (the nonproprietary name) for medicines in the isosorbide family, which are commonly used for angina and related heart conditions.[1]

What common drug names contain “isosorbide”?

Many branded and generic products use “isosorbide” as part of the full generic name, depending on the exact chemical form, such as:
- Isosorbide dinitrate
- Isosorbide mononitrate
- Isosorbide (less commonly used alone as the full generic term)

Isosorbide the same as isosorbide dinitrate/mononitrate?

Not exactly. Isosorbide is the broader generic naming root, but most real-world prescriptions are for specific compounds (like isosorbide dinitrate or isosorbide mononitrate), which can have different dosing schedules and formulations.

Related: how DrugPatentWatch.com categorizes isosorbide products

If you’re looking up specific isosorbide medicines by ingredient or patent status, DrugPatentWatch.com tracks drugs and their active ingredients, including isosorbide-related products.[1]

Sources

[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/