Nitroglycerin

Generic Name
Nitroglycerin
Brand Names
Gonitro, Minitran, Mylan-nitro, Nitro-bid, Nitro-dur, Nitroject, Nitrolingual, Nitromist, Nitrostat, Rectiv, Trinipatch
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C3H5N3O9
CAS Number
55-63-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
G59M7S0WS3
Background

Nitroglycerin, also known as glyceryl trinitrate, is an organic nitrate and a vasodilating agent that was first discovered in 1847. Originally used to dynamite, its antianginal effects were identified in the late 1860s after it produced headaches in factory workers while workers with angina pectoris or heart failure experienced relief from chest pain. Its u...

Indication

Sublingual nitroglycerin is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Transdermal nitroglycerin is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.
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Associated Conditions
Angina Attacks, Angina Pectoris, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Perioperative Hypertension, Moderate to severe pain
Associated Therapies
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