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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Nitroglycerin Medication

Supplement recalled for unlisted ED ingredient

July 16, 2009
Manufacturer Haloteco has recalled their supplement Libipower Plus, saying the product contains tadalafil, an active ingredient used to treat erectile dysfunction that was not listed in the ingredients. The FDA says the unlisted ingredient could interact dangerously with such prescription drugs as nitroglycerin, or cause side effects such as headaches and flushing. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Using Erectile Dysfunction Medications
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...medication that is associated with ED, however other drugs also exist that work with a similar... Read more »

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Comparing Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...advertising campaigns that have been undertaken. Each drug can easily be identified by their... Read more »

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How ED Drugs Work
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...medications if your doctor has you on a medication called nitroglycerine for your heart. ... Read more »

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We Forgot to Celebrate Viagra's Tenth Birthday
By healthgal , Health Expert

...Erectile Dysfunction.  In case you're unaware, this drug was intended to be another... Read more »

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Vacuum Devices Used for Erectile Dysfunction
By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...flushing or blue vision may preclude the use of oral drugs for others. The oral agents certainly... Read more »

Health Guide

Migraine Issues: What are the causes and risk factors of migraine?
...fluctuations may account for the increased incidence in women. Medications such as birth control pills, drugs that dilate blood vessels or alter brain blood flow (for example, nitroglycerin,... Read more »
FDA Warns Consumers About Dangerous Ingredients in "Dietary Supplements"
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to purchase or consume Zimaxx, Libidus, Neophase, Nasutra, Vigor-25, Actra-Rx, or 4EVERON. These products are promoted and sold on... Read more »
Emergency Steps for Heart Attack
...survival. If you are allergic to aspirin, tell the 911 operator and ask what else you can do. 5. Take nitroglycerin medication. If you have nitroglycerin tablets, take up to three pills, one at a... Read more »
Angina Patient Guide: Symptoms & Causes
...modifications to reduce and sometimes reverse the development of CAD. This includes quitting any smoking or drug use, eating a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat, exercising regularly, and... Read more »
Nitroglycerin overdose
Nitroglycerin poisoning occurs when an overdose of nitroglycerin (used as medication to open coronary blood vessels) has been swallowed. Poisonous Ingredient ... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used to relieve episodes of chest pain (angina). This medication is called a... Read more »

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...once it occurs. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when... Read more »

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...or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you... Read more »

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This medication is used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent... Read more »

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...heartbeat A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate... Read more »

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