Drug Information

Generic Name:

Nitroglycerin

Pronunciation:

nye-trow-GLIH-sir-in

Product Name:

Nitro-bid, Deponit, Nitro-Dur, Nitrolingual, Minitran, Nitrogard

Category:

Vasodilators

How is it given?:

sublingual (SL), by mouth (PO), transcutaneous, intravenous (IV)

Uses:

Angina pectoris, congestive heart failure associated with heart attack

Comment:

Nitroglycerin is a mainstay of therapy in treatment of angina pectoris. It may be dissolved or sprayed under the tongue (sublingual), absorbed through the skin or given IV.

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