It is used in preventing symptoms of angina (chest pain) caused by heart disease. Dilatrate-SR is used alone or with other medicines. Dilatrate-SR is NOT intended for the immediate relief of acute attacks of angina. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Dilatrate-SR is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels in the body, allowing them to widen. This lets more blood flow through the blood vessels, which reduces the work the heart has to do to pump blood. This reduces the oxygen needs of the heart and makes chest pain go away.
Dilatrate SR (isosorbide dinitrate)
