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)