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.