Question 1

how does nitroglycerin work?

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Nitroglycerin: It dilates veins decreasing the blood return to the heart and unloading the ventricles. To a lesser extent it dilates arteries. These effects decrease oxygen consumption of the heart and decrease lung stiffness too. These factors also relieve angina.

Question 2

how do you take nitroglycerin?

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Under tongue: Usually it is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. It can be given intravenously or by a patch placed on the skin.

Question 3

can you get high from nitroglycerin ?

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No: No but some people like the transient flushed feeling, although it can cause a nasty headache and lower your blood pressure too much.

Question 4

what is the color of nitroglycerin pills?

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White: They're white and very small.

Question 5

what effects does nitroglycerin have on children?

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Not used: As nitroglycerine is used to treat chest pain related to coronary artery disease, it is not usually used in children. As in the adult, it would transiently lower the blood pressure.

Question 6

what are 2 drugs that are similar to nitroglycerin?

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None: No drug is similar to ntg but there are several ways of delivering it: sublingual (under the tongue in pills or spray), transdernally (through the skin via paste or patches), by mouth and even iv.
Each way has different brands and dosages and each one has a different need/use.

Question 7

need expert help here. what are nitroglycerin tablets for?

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Relax blood vessels: Nitroglycerin relaxes blood vessels and is most commonly used to relieve chest pain.

Question 8

please describe the medication: nitroquick (nitroglycerin)?

Accepted Answer

Nitroglycerin : Nitroquick (nitroglycerin) is a fast acting Nitroglycerin which dilates the blood vessels around the heart to relieve heart pain or "angina". It comes in both a pump spray and tablet form. There are several cautions when using this medication so always discuss with your doctor and pharmacist.

Question 9

does nitroglycerin kill people?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but since it is used to treat a symptom of a potentially fatal disease, the more you need it the higher the risk. It can interact with viagra, levitra, (vardenafil) and Cialis to dangerously lower your blood pressure.

Question 10

what is nitroglycerin paste used for?

Accepted Answer

Prevent chest pain: The nitroglycerine is absorbed through the skin and tends to prevent chest pain. The same medicine can also be given in pill form.

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