Did you know that Nitroglycerin, an important compound used to make dynamite, is also a lifesaver? Let me explain. When something blocks the blood flow to the heart muscle, it leads to extreme chest pain, which is known as ‘angina’. The blood flow decreases because of the plaque formation and the narrowing of the arteries that supply the oxygen-rich blood to the arteries. To treat this particular condition, many people utilize nitroglycerin, which is a type of medication that helps in reducing angina. Nitroglycerin contains nitrogen, and its chemical formula is C3H5N3O9. It might be one of the primary ingredients of an explosive but helps in treating heart issues too.

Importance of nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin not only treats angina but also treats chronic anal fissures. The medication works by promoting proper blood flow. When you take the medication, your body will break down the drug into nitric oxide.

The nitric oxide helps in relaxing the smooth muscles present within the blood vessels so that the veins and arteries can open up that will enable much more blood flow. Doctors and other healthcare experts call this process vasodilation.

The effects of Nitroglycerin take place within 1 to 3-minutes, but for maximum effect, it takes around 5-minutes. For anal fissures, the ointment will help in relaxing the anal sphincter, which is the muscle tissue located around the anus, and helps in reducing the pressure within the anus.

How to use nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin can be used in many ways to prevent anal fissures and angina attacks. Many individuals take fast-acting nitroglycerin formulation 5-minutes to 10-minutes before performing any activity to prevent unwanted angina attacks. Many of the individuals utilize pump-spray and aerosol spray, where they spray the medication under the tongue if he/she feels angina pain. Talk to your physician before taking any medication.

The sublingual pack of nitroglycerin contains 400-micrograms of nitroglycerin powder. You need to place the powder under your tongue. Nitroglycerin is also available for use in the form of tablets. All you need to do is place the tablet between the cheek and the gums. It will be absorbed by the tissues of the mouth. You can also use it in the form of ointment for anal fissures.

Side effects of nitroglycerin

Although nitroglycerin is one of the best medications for curing anal fissures and angina, this particular drug also comes with a series of side-effects. The side-effects are:

• Fainting
• Excessive sweating
• Irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Headaches
• Dropping of blood pressure

Things you need to consider when taking nitroglycerin

If you take the medication, you must inform your doctor whether or not you have an allergy to nitroglycerin ointment, tablets, patches, spray, or capsules. You can also request the pharmacist to provide you with a list of ingredients that is present in nitroglycerin.

Tell your doctor if you had a heart attack and any other condition, which increases the pressure in your skull. Also, when you are having dental surgery, you must tell your dentist that you are taking nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin causes lightheadedness when you try to get up immediately after you take the medication. Make sure to lie down for several minutes before you feel better to stand up again.

Conclusion!

Nitroglycerin is the ultimate remedy for Angina or Angina Pectoris, and till now, the medication is used for treating angina. Make sure you consult with the doctor before you think of using the medication. Learn about the drug well and conduct proper research before taking the final step. We recommend you speak in detail to your doctor before taking any medication.

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