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Nitroglycerin (International)

In the US, Nitroglycerin (nitroglycerin systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: antianginal agents, vasodilators and is used to treat Anal Fissure and Fistula, Angina, Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure and Raynaud's Syndrome.

US matches:

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

C01DA02,C05AE01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000055-63-0

Chemical Formula

C3-H5-N3-O9

Molecular Weight

227

Therapeutic Categories

Muscle relaxant

Coronary vasodilator

Chemical Name

1,2,3-Propanetriol, trinitrate

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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