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Nitroglycerin (Dynamite) Summary

Description: A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.

Also Known As: Dynamite; Glyceryl Trinitrate; Sustak; Nitro-Bid; Nitro-Dur Show All >>

Networked: 3875 relevant articles (397 outcomes, 550 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Nitroglycerin is Relevant

  1. Angina Pectoris : 47 outcomes 51 studies in 397 results
  2. Pain (Aches) : 34 outcomes 39 studies in 203 results
  3. Spasm (Spasms) : 34 outcomes 10 studies in 193 results
  4. Myocardial Infarction : 28 outcomes 49 studies in 357 results
  5. Chest Pain (Chest Pains) : 26 outcomes 11 studies in 141 results
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Drugs Related to Nitroglycerin

  1. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
  2. Nifedipine (Adalat)
  3. Nitroglycerin (Dynamite)
  4. Verapamil (Calan)
  5. Nitrates
  6. Vasopressins (Vasopressin)
  7. Nitric Oxide (Nitrogen Monoxide)
  8. Oxygen
  9. Nitroprusside (Sodium Nitroprusside)
  10. Isosorbide Dinitrate (Isordil)
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Therapies Related to Nitroglycerin

  1. Coronary Artery Bypass (Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery)
  2. Catheters
  3. Transplants (Transplant)
  4. Oral Sprays
  5. Sclerotherapy
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