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nitroglycerin
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is nitroglycerin?
Generic Name: nitroglycerin
Other Brand Names:
Minitran, Nitrek, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitroglycerin ER, Nitroglycerin Patch, Nitroglycerin Transdermal System, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Nitrolingual, Nitrolingual Duo Pack, Nitrostat, NTG
Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood vessels,
making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
Nitroglycerin is used to treat or prevent attacks of chest pain (angina).
Nitroglycerin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on nitroglycerin (653)
I'm a 50 year old female with a history of chest pains, as yet undiagnosed. Not overweight...
MS and Vasospasm Angina - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- Oct 27, 2008
is neck pain in ischemic heart disease relieved by nitroglycerin sublingual , without chest...
I'm have had 2 minor heart attacks that left no damage to the heart. Now I work out 4-5 tim...
i have been having atypical chest pain (heavy and not worse with exercise) , palpitations, ...
pulsing pain in throat and upper chest relieved by sublingual nitroglycerin. Is this angin...
also have dark urine. no bm over 3 days. some sweating and a lot of nausea.on vicodin f...
I have COPD (emphysema) treated with O2 and nebulized medication. I also am using Nitrogly...
My Physician has given me Nitroglycerine to place under my tongue if my throat spasms fail ...
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I'm on a mission to get this word out. I had a cardiac arrest in May 2008. I'm ok n...
