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Nitroglycerin is a nitrate based agent 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

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

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure

Treats

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62 reviews
Heart attack
4.1
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Hypertensive emergency
3.7
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