Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate

Synonyms

1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis((nitrooxy)methyl)-, dinitrate (ester)

Dilcoran

Erinit

Nirason

Nitrodex

Pentalog

Peritrate

Tetranitrate, Pentaerythritol

Tetrate

A vasodilator with general properties similar to NITROGLYCERIN but with a more prolonged duration of action. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1025)