Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin, which works by widening blood vessels in the body, allowing more blood to flow more easily through them have to do to reduce the heart to pump blood.

Drug Uses:
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate that works by widening blood vessels in the body, which allows more blood to flow more easily through them and reduces the work the heart has to do to pump blood.

Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; increased sweating; loss of appetite; nausea.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; fainting; fever; muscle stiffness or tremor; seizures.

Drug Class and Mechanism:
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate. It works by widening blood vessels in the body, which allows more blood to flow more easily through them and reduces the work the heart has to do to pump blood. This reduces the oxygen need of the heart, and helps prevent chest pain.