nitroglycerin

FDA Approved

Description

Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris and manage coronary artery conditions. It works by relaxing vascular smooth muscle and dilating coronary arteries to improve blood flow. In rare cases of intramural coronary arterial course, it may provide symptomatic relief of ischemic symptoms.

Indications & Therapeutic Use

angina pectoris, coronary artery disease, myocardial ischemia

Global Availability (6 countries)

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Fulfilment Partner
nitroglycerin
Generic Namenitroglycerin
Brands1 brand available
Active Ingredientnitroglycerin
Drug Classangina pectoris
ManufacturerPfizer
Dosage Formssublingual tablet 0.3mg, 0.4mg, 0.6mg; transdermal patch; IV infusion
Medical CodeC01DA02
Orphan StatusNo
Cold ChainNot Required
Lead Time3 days
Reg. StatusFDA Approved
Countries6 countries
Authority Signals
Last Verified3/21/2026
Data ConfidenceHigh (AI + Pharmacist)
Source Citations7 Validated Nodes