Nitroglycerin general information, side effects
Nitroglycerin (NG), also known as nitroglycerine, trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, 1,2,3-trinitroxypropane and glyceryl trinitrate, is a heavy, colorless, oily, explosive liquid produced by nitrating glycerol. Nitroglycerin is also used medically as a vasodilator to treat heart conditions, such as angina and chronic heart failure. It is one of the oldest and most useful drugs for treating heart disease by shortening or even preventing attacks of angina pectoris. Nitroglycerin comes in forms of tablets, sprays or patches. Nitroglycerin may be able to be used to help destroy prostate cancer.Nitroglycerin tablets are used to treat episo*des of angina (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Tablets may also be taken just before activities that may cause episo*des of angina in order to prevent the angina from occurring. Nitroglycerin extended-release (long-acting) capsules are used to prevent episo*des of angina in people who have coronary artery disease. The extended-release capsules can only be used to prevent angina attacks; they cannot be used to treat an attack once it has begun. Nitroglycerin is in a class of medications called vasodilators. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not need to work as hard and therefore does not need as much oxygen.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur), or isosorbide dinitrate (BiDil, Isordil). Before using nitroglycerin transdermal, tell your doctor if you have congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, glaucoma, anemia, or a history of heart attack, stroke, or head injury.
Do not use this medication to treat an angina attack that has already begun. It will not work fast enough. Nitroglycerin transdermal can cause severe headaches, especially when you first start using it. Do not stop using the skin patches, and ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication. Side effects of Nitroglycerin: worsening chest pain, slow heart rate, feeling like you might pass out, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling, fast or pounding heartbeats; or blurred vision and dry mouth. Less serious side effects may include: mild skin rash or itching, warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach; or feeling nervous, weak, or dizzy
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