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SIMVASTATIN (SIM va stat in) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart or blood vessel disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
Source:AHFS
ATORVASTATIN (a TORE va sta tin) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
Source:AHFS
ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ATENOLOL (a TEN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to protect the heart during a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
NIFEDIPINE (nye FED i peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
LISINOPRIL (lyse IN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to protect the heart immediately after a heart attack. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
DILTIAZEM (dil TYE a zem) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine-derivative.
Source:AHFS
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Aspirin is a medication given to relieve pain and reduce fever. The name"aspirin" was originally a trademark, first used when the drug was introduced in Europe in 1899.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Aspirin is a medicine that relieves pain and reduces fever.Aspirin is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, menstrual cramps, the joint pain from arthritis, and aches associated with colds an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Aspirin has been associated with increased likelihood of developing Reye''s syndrome when given to children with viral illness. Although Reye''s syndrome is a rare disease affecting the liver and central nervous system, alternate pain relievers are ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN, ASA (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN, ASA (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NSAIA; salicylate ester of acetic acid.
Source:AHFS
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart attacks, to prevent strokes, and to treat arthritis or inflammation. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
Source:AHFS
PRAVASTATIN (PRA va stat in) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NIACIN (NYE a sin) is used in combination with a healthy diet to lower 'bad' cholesterol and increase 'good' cholesterol. This medicine is also used to decrease triglycerides. If triglycerides are too high, you may be at risk of developing pancreatitis. This is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas and can lead to serious health problems. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NIACIN (NYE a sin) is used in combination with a healthy diet to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. This medicine is also used to decrease triglycerides. If triglycerides are too high, you may be at risk of developing pancreatitis. This is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the pancreas and can lead to serious health problems. This medicine can also be helpful in patients who have heart disease or who have had a heart attack. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Water-soluble, B complex vitamin. Prescription-only preparations are FDA-labeled for use as antilipemic agents. Do not use dietary supplement preparations and prescription-only preparations interchangeably. (See Substitution of Different Niacin Preparations under Cautions.)
Source:AHFS
Niacin is a type of B vitamin. It is water-soluble, which means it is not stored in the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 14, 2009
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3, is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B 3, is important for the normal function of many bodily processes. Like other B vitamins, it is water-soluble and plays a role in turning food into energy, as well as in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
LOVASTATIN (LOE va sta tin) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
LOVASTATIN (LOE va sta tin) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
Source:AHFS
Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
CLOPIDOGREL (kloh PID oh grel) helps to prevent blood clots. This medicine is used to prevent heart attack, stroke, or other vascular events in people who are at high risk. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
GEMFIBROZIL (jem FI broe zil) can help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) from having very high amounts of fats in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; fibric acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
RAMIPRIL (ra MI pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to prevent a heart attack, stroke, or other vascular event in people who are at high risk. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure after a heart attack. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Calcium-channel blocking agent; a dihydropyridine derivative with an intrinsically long duration of action.
Source:AHFS
AMLODIPINE (am LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent chest pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
ENALAPRILAT (e NAL a pril at) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ENALAPRIL (e NAL a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CAPTOPRIL (KAP toe pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is used to treat heart damage after a heart attack. It can also slow the progression of kidney disease in diabetic patients. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Antilipemic agent; hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor (i.e., statin).
Source:AHFS
FLUVASTATIN (FLOO va sta tin) is known as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FLUVASTATIN (FLOO va sta tin) is known as a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or 'statin'. It lowers the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. This drug may also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, or other health problems in patients with risk factors for heart disease. Diet and lifestyle changes are often used with this drug. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
β 1 -Selective adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
METOPROLOL (me TOE proe lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent chest pain. It is also used to after a heart attack and to prevent an additional heart attack from occurring. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FENOFIBRATE (fen oh FYE brate) can help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) from having very high amounts of fats in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; fibric acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
FENOFIBRATE (fen oh FYE brate) can help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) from having very high amounts of fats in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FENOFIBRATE (fen oh FYE brate) capsules can help lower blood fats and cholesterol for people who are at risk of getting inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) from having very high amounts of fats in their blood. This medicine is only for patients whose blood fats are not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent chest pain before activities like climbing stairs, going outdoors in cold weather, or sexual activity. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent or relieve chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina that does not respond to oral treatment. It is also used to control blood pressure in the surgery setting and to help treat congestive heart failure after a heart attack. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
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.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or managem...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat chest pain caused by angina, high blood pressure, and controls heart rate in certain conditions. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat an irregular heart beat or flutter. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
VERAPAMIL (ver AP a mil) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Calcium-channel blocking agent; nondihydropyridine.
Source:AHFS
CHOLESTYRAMINE (koe LESS tir a meen) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
Source:AHFS
PERINDOPRIL (per IN doe pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine is also used in patients with coronary artery disease. It may reduce the risk of heart attack in these patients. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Platelet aggregation inhibitor; a platelet glycoprotein (GP IIb/IIIa)-receptor inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
ABCIXIMAB (ab SIX i mab) prevents blood clots during episodes of chest pain or a heart attack. It may be used during heart surgery. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
Source:AHFS
COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
TICLOPIDINE (tye KLOE pi deen) helps to prevent blood clots. This medicine is used to prevent strokes in patients who have already had a stroke, or those who are at high risk of having a stroke. This medicine may also be used in combination with aspirin to prevent blood clots in patients who have had a coronary stent placed. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Platelet-aggregation inhibitor; thienopyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
QUINAPRIL (KWIN a pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Calcium-channel blocking agent; a 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
FELODIPINE (fe LOE di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
BENAZEPRIL (ben AY ze pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Non-sulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
Nonsulfhydryl ACE inhibitor.
Source:AHFS
FOSINOPRIL (foe SIN oh pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NISOLDIPINE (NYE sole di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
ISRADIPINE (iz RA di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ISRADIPINE (iz RA di peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine derivative.
Source:AHFS
NICARDIPINE (nye KAR de peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NICARDIPINE (nye KAR de peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by angina. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NICARDIPINE (nye KAR de peen) is a calcium-channel blocker. It affects the amount of calcium found in your heart and muscle cells. This relaxes your blood vessels, which can reduce the amount of work the heart has to do. This medicine is used for the short-term treatment of high blood pressure when the patient is not able to take oral therapy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Calcium-channel blocking agent; dihydropyridine-derivative.
Source:AHFS
COLESEVELAM (koh le SEV e lam) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. It is also used in combination with diet and exercise to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
Source:AHFS
NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It should not be used for immediate relief during an angina attack. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
Source:AHFS
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