Nitroglycerin Ointment
Nitroglycerin, the drug commonly prescribed to treat chest pain, may also prevent bone loss, a new study suggests. The study of 243 postmenopausal women found that those who took a nightly dose of nitroglycerin ointment on their upper arm had a 6.7 percent increase in bone density, a 6.2 percent increase in the hip, and a 7 percent increase at the top of the thigh bone compared to women who took a placebo. Experts say the results of the study are promising, particularly since it is an...
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Nitroglycerin is a medicine that helps relax the blood vessels leading to the heart. It is used to prevent and treat chest pain. Nitroglycerin... Read more »
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A low dose of nitroglycerin may treat and slow the progression of prostate cancer, a new study has found. A two-year study of 29 men found that all... Read more »
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