Nitrates Lingual Aerosol (Systemic)
Brand Names : Nitrolingual, glyceryl trinitrate
CategoryDescriptionNitrates ((NYE-trates))
are used to treat the symptoms of angina (chest
pain). Depending on the type of dosage form and how it is taken, nitrates
are used to treat angina in three ways:
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to relieve an attack that is occurring by using the medicine when
the attack begins;
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to prevent attacks from occurring by using the medicine just before
an attack is expected to occur; or
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to reduce the number of attacks that occur by using the medicine
regularly on a long-term basis.
When used as a lingual (in the mouth) spray, nitroglycerin is used either
to relieve the pain of angina attacks or to prevent an expected angina attack.
Nitroglycerin works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply
of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load.
Nitroglycerin as discussed here is available only with your doctor's prescription,
in the following dosage form:
Oral
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Lingual aerosol (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Another commonly used name is glyceryl trinitrate
.
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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