What is Nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used for rapid relief of chest pain or tightness associated with angina. It is available in tablets, gel, patch, spray and injectable formulations. It is used intravenously for the treatment of congestive heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Angina (chest pain) | 1 | 0 |
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Dosages
| 0.3mg as needed | ||
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1
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Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Other
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1 | 100% |
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Stopped Taking Nitroglycerin
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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Report created on November 23, 2009.