Nitrosol
( Nitroglycerin Aerosol )
Nitrosol® contains the active ingredient Glyceryl trinitrate, used to enable the heart to work more easily. Glyceryl trinitrate works by releasing a chemical called nitric oxide. This chemical is also made naturally by the body and has the effect of making the veins and arteries relax and widen (dilate). This increases the space within the blood vessels and therefore reduces the resistance within the blood vessels, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.
Widening the veins also decreases the volume of blood that returns to the heart in the veins with each heartbeat, and this makes it easier for the heart to pump that blood out again. As a result of both these actions, the heart requires less energy to pump the blood around the body and therefore does not need as much oxygen.
Nitrosol® is taken as a spray that is sprayed under the tongue. This area of the mouth has a large supply of blood vessels that allows the medicine to be rapidly absorbed. Glyceryl trinitrate taken in this way is used to give rapid relief from an angina attack, and can also be used to prevent an anticipated attack, for example before exercise.
- Finest delivery
- Fastest relief from Anginal pain
