What is Nitroglycerin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: NitroglycerinBrand:
Nitroglycerin also known as glyceryl trinitrate is a vasodilator used for rapid relief of chest pain or tightness associated with angina. It is available in tablets, gel, patch, spray, injectable formulations, intravenously for the treatment of congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
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How do members experience Nitroglycerin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 256 | 16 | |
| Angina pectoris | 118 | 16 | |
| Angina pain | 93 | 21 | |
| Prinzmetal angina | 47 | 7 | |
| Esophageal spasms | 30 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 24 | |
| Lightheadedness | 4 | |
| Low blood pressure | 3 | |
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Headache on right side of head | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 18 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 24 |
Member evaluations
Irvingc
evaluated on Dec 12, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for heart attack (myocardial infarction): Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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shadowrydr
evaluated on Dec 16, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for angina pain: Major
- Side effects: None
pheonix61
evaluated on Jul 17, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for myocardial ischemia: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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