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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Randomized Clinical Trial of Non-Surgical Reperfusion of the Coronary Arteries
- Conditions
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