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Nitrek is a nitrate based agent which is a kind of chest pain drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Nitroglyn • Nitrolingual • Nitrotab • Nitrostat • Nitroquick • Nitrong • Deponit • Nitrol • Nitro bid • Nitrogard • Nitro dur • Minitran • Tridil • Angised

Generic Drug

Nitroglycerin

Side Effects

Common

Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Flushing
Low blood pressure on standing
Low blood pressure
Pain on urination
Soreness or burning inside of mouth
Painful urination
Numbness or tingling
Loss of strength
Heart palpitations
Paresthesia
Rash
Pain with urination

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure

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