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2. Amyl nitrite - Wikipedia

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   Amyl nitrite is a chemical compound with the formula C 5 H 11 ONO. ... Amyl nitrite has been widely replaced by nitroglycerin for the treatment of acute angina. Toxicity

3. Nitrovasodilator - Wikipedia

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   The nitrates are used for the treatment and prevention of angina and acute myocardial infarction, while molsidomine acts too slowly to be useful for the treatment of acute angina. [2] For quick action in the treatment of angina, glyceryl trinitrate is used in form of a sublingual spray (nitro spray) or as soft capsules to be crunched. [4]

4. Nitroglycerin (medication) - Wikipedia

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   Nitroglycerin (medication) Nitroglycerin, also known as glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), is a vasodilator used for heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), anal fissures, painful periods, and to treat and prevent chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart (angina) or due to the recreational use of cocaine. [1][2][3][4] This ...

5. Antianginal - Wikipedia

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   Antianginal. An antianginal is a drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease. Myocardial ischemia arises from the dysfunction of coronary macrovascular or microvascular components, leading to a compromised supply of oxygen and nutrients to the myocardium. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms ...

6. Microvascular angina - Wikipedia

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   The treatment consists of drugs, mainly to relieve chest pain, but a very important part of the treatment is regularly visiting the doctor and repeating the tests to make sure the condition was taken care of in full. The first step in managing Microvascular angina is the administration of nitrates which may relieve the chest pain. They are used ...

7. Isosorbide mononitrate - Wikipedia

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   Isosorbide mononitrate. Isosorbide mononitrate, sold under many brand names, is a medication used for heart-related chest pain (angina), heart failure and esophageal spasms. [ 2 ] It can be used both to treat and to prevent heart-related chest pain; however, it is generally less preferred than beta blockers or calcium channel blockers. [ 2 ]