[Thrombocyte aggregation and fibrinolysis in healthy probands treated with molsidomine, isosorbide-5-mononitrate and placebo].

Twelve healthy volunteers received either a single oral dose of molsidomine (4 mg), isosorbide-5-mononitrate (ISMN, 20 mg), or placebo in a randomized, double-blind fashion. Blood was drawn prior to, as well as 30 and 60 min after intake of the respective drug. Platelet aggregation and the plasma levels/activity of plasminogen activator (tPA) and its inhibitor (PAI-1) were determined. In contrast to ISMN and placebo, molsidomine provoked a significant reduction in platelet aggregability. No alteration in plasma tPA concentrations was observed independent of whether molsidomine, ISMN, or placebo was applied. However, plasma PAI-1 activity was considerably reduced following molsidomine, but not altered following ISMN or placebo. We conclude that a single oral dose of molsidomine, but not of ISMN inhibits platelet aggregation and increases the fibrinolytic potential in healthy volunteers.