Nitroglycerin overdose
Definition
Nitroglycerin is a medicine that helps relax the blood vessels leading to the heart. It is used to prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
Poisonous Ingredient
Nitroglycerin
Where Found
Brand names of nitroglycerin tablets include:
- Deponit
- Minitran
- Nitro-Bid
- Nitrocine
- Nitrodisc
- Nitro-Dur
- Nitrogard
- Nitroglyn
- Nitrol
- Nitrolingual
- Nitrong
- Nitrostat
- Transderm-Nitro
- Tridil
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
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