Molsidomine is a drug used to reduce angina (chest pain) caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. It belongs to a group of drugs called vasodilators, which work by widening the blood vessels. This improves blood flow to the heart, helping to reduce chest pain. Molsidomine is usually prescribed alongside lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and exercising regularly to help improve the condition. It is available as a tablet, capsule, or liquid form.
Molsidomine is a long-acting vasodilator medication used to treat angina pectoris . It belongs to the class of medications known as sydnone. Molsidomine is taken by mouth and is metabolized by the liver into its active metabolite, linsidomine. Linsidomine releases nitric oxide (NO) in the body, which helps to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow. This can help to reduce chest pain caused by angina.
Molsidomine is used for the prevention and long-term treatment of stable and unstable angina pectoris, with or without left heart failure. It is also used to treat angina in the context of an acute myocardial infarction.