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Nitrates have been used in the treatment of angina for over 100 years. These drugs release nitric oxide, thereby relaxing the smooth muscles in blood vessels. Many nitrate preparations are available. The most commonly used are nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates can be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract (oral tablet), skin (ointment or patch), or from under the tongue (sublingual tablet or spray).
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By Teri Robert , Health Expert...drugs." Results of his autopsy showed Demerol, propranolol, LSD, and antiemetic medications in... Read more »
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By Dr. Seth Haplea , Health Expert...agents for migraine headaches. Only four medications (propranolol - Inderal, timolol -... Read more »
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Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...pressure in the arteries. They are effective for reducing deaths from heart disease. These drugs include propranolol (Inderal), carvedilol (Coreg), bisoprolol (Zebeta), acebutolol (Sectral),... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...(Esidrix, HydroDIURIL), and metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn).Loop diuretics. Because loop diuretics act faster than other diuretics it is important to avoid dehydration and potassium loss. Loop... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Medications
...increasing acid-buffering bicarbonate and mucus secretion.It is generally believed that liquid antacids work faster and are more potent than tablets, although some evidence suggests that both... Read more »GERD, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Medications
...can reduce and even reverse loss of bone density.It is generally believed that liquid antacids work faster and are more potent than tablets, although evidence suggests that they all work equally... Read more »Medications Used for Migraine Prevention
...however, are also useful in reducing the frequency of migraine attacks and their severity when they occur. Propranolol (Inderal) and timolol (Blocadren) have been approved specifically for... Read more »
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