Options For Treating Acute Coronary Syndrome

Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin helps with chest pain related to the blood flow to the heart. It helps open up the blood vessels to allow more blood through to the heart, relieving chest pain. Physicians suggest patients should take it before certain activities like physical activities, exercise, and situations that cause anxiety or stress. The medication is taken by mouth up to four times each day. It should be swallowed whole because crushing the capsules could release the entire drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects, which include headaches, dizziness, nausea, or lightheadedness. It is important for patients to communicate with their doctor if they start experiencing any serious side effects including fainting, or irregular heartbeats. It is also important for the patient to communicate with their doctor if they have low blood pressure, because nitroglycerin may cause lowered blood pressure.

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