Get Informed: Nitroglycerin
Active Ingredient(s)
Nitroglycerin
What does it do?
This product is used in the management of angina pectoris. It works to promote relaxation of the smooth muscle of the vascular system.
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 7:05 AM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:53 PM
Other Names
- Nitroglycerin
- Nitroquick
- Nitro
- Nitrostat
- Nitroglycerine
- Nitro-BID
- Nitro-DUR
- Nitrolingual-Spray
- Nitrolingual
- Minitran
- NTG
- Nitrotab
- Transderm
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- C
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 30 Sep 1981
- Est US Patients*
- 357,600
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Nitroglycerin or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Nitroglycerin Safety Report
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What is Nitroglycerin used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 2,000 patients that use Nitroglycerin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Angina / Chest Pain | 63% | 
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| Post Heart Attack / Stent | 14% |
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| Heart Disease Prevention | 3% |
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| Heart / Vascular Disease Prevention | 3% |
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| Other | 20% |
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How well does Nitroglycerin work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 2,000 users taking Nitroglycerin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 77%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Nitroglycerin outweigh the bad things.
- 5%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Nitroglycerin.
Common Side Effects of Nitroglycerin
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 2,000 users taking Nitroglycerin (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
58% of patients experience side-effects on Nitroglycerin
< 1% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Nitroglycerin
Most Common Side Effects...
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Dry Mouth
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Muscle Tingling
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Palpitations
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Fatigue
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Nitroglycerin ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I AM A PHARMACIST AND OCCAIONALY SEE NITROBID OINT PRESCRIBED FOR HMORROIDES ...CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT THE RATIONAL IS FOR THIS USE....I WOULD THINK THAT FOR HEMORROIDES YOUWANT VASO CONSTRICTION NOT DIALTION. THANKS IN ADVANCE
72 year old Male
Posted: 2009-09-15 11:41:37
Question/Comment:
I HAVE TO HAVE NITRO PATCHES ALONG WITH MY NITRO TABLETS WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THEM.
42 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-06 14:01:36
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Nitroglycerin patches are designed to provide continuous controlled release of nitroglycerin through the skin and are used for the prevention of angina (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease. The nitroglycerin tablets are used as needed to stop a sudden attack of chest pain. You should take these medications exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you have any questions or concerns about how to take these medications, please follow up with your doctor.
Posted: 2009-03-16 15:10:25
Question/Comment:
what recall??????????????????????????????
39 year old Female
Posted: 2009-03-04 07:08:14
Question/Comment:
WOW THANKS TO THIS SITE I JUST FOUND OUT MY MEDICATION NITROQUICK WAS A RECALL! SO NOW I CAN GO AND GET A NEW PERSCRIPTION. THANKS E-GAURD
40 year old Female
Posted: 2009-02-25 15:24:56
Question/Comment:
I have not had a problem with using this for to ward off travel sickness. I have no lightheadedness, or sleepyness either.
63 year old Female
Posted: 2008-12-30 16:01:23
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Nitroglycerin