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:
Nitrates are available in various forms. Sublingual nitrates are generally placed under the tongue where they dissolve and are absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Some can also be using buccally, being placed under the lip or in the cheek. The chewable dosage forms, after being chewed and held in the mouth before swallowing, are absorbed in the same way It is important to remember that each dosage form is various and that the specific directions for each type must be followed if the drug is to work properly .
Nitrates that are using to relieve the pain of an angina attack include:
Those that can be using to prevent expected attacks of angina include:
Products that are using regularly on a long-term basis to reduce the number of attacks that occur include:
Nitrates work by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load.
Nitrates may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
The nitrates discussed here are available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Another commonly using name is:
For quick reference, the following nitrates are numbered to match the corresponding brand names.
This information does not apply to amylnitrite.
Generic name product may be available in the USA Generic name product may be available in Canada