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

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

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

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Slow heart rate
Low blood pressure

Treats

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ST elevation myocardial infarction
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