Nitrates - - NYE-trates are using to treat the symptoms of angina - chest pain. Depending on the type of dosage form and how it is taken, nitrates are using to treat angina in three ways:
When using as a lingual - in the mouth spray, nitroglycerin is using 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 family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
Another commonly using name is glyceryl trinitrate .
† Not commercially available in Canada.