Generic name: nitroglycerin
Dosage form: capsule, extended release
Drug classes:Antianginal agents, Vasodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2021.
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Nitroglycerin is 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate, an organic nitrate whose structural formula is Molecular Structure:
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Nitroglycerin ER - Clinical Pharmacology
The principal pharmacological action of nitroglycerin is relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and consequent dilation of peripheral arteries and veins, especially the latter. Dilatation of the veins promotes peripheral pooling ...
