Dilute using sodium chloride 0.9% or glucose 5% to 1 mg/10 mL or 2 mg/10 mL; final volume 500 mLUse of PVC giving sets and containers should be avoided since significant losses of the active ingredient by absorption can occur
OTHER INFORMATION
Isosorbide dinitrate undergoes extensive first pass metabolism, mainly in the liver; major metabolites are isosorbide-2-mononitrate and isosorbide-5-mononitrateBoth metabolites possess vasodilatory activity and may contribute to the activity of the parent compoundBoth metabolites have longer half-lives than the parent compound