Nitroglycerin
Gonitro is a brand-name nitrate medication primarily used to treat and prevent chest pain (angina) caused by heart conditions. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which improves blood flow to the heart and reduces its workload. This medication is typically prescribed for patients with coronary artery disease to manage symptoms and improve exercise tolerance.
Gonitro is a nitrate medication used to prevent and relieve angina (chest pain) by improving blood flow to the heart.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1799429
- Generic
- Gonitro
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain) associated with coronary artery disease; may also be used in acute heart failure management in certain settings.
As a nitrate, it releases nitric oxide which causes smooth muscle relaxation in blood vessel walls, leading to vasodilation. This reduces cardiac oxygen demand while increasing oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
May cause headache, dizziness, or flushing. Avoid use with phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil). Do not discontinue suddenly. Tolerance may develop with continuous use. Keep away from heat and moisture. Store at room temperature.
Official drug label
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