Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Tablet

Generic nameGlyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin)
Drug classAntianginal agents, Vasodilators
FormsTablets, Sublingual tablets, Patches, Sprays, Injections, Ointment

Glyceryl Trinitrate is a medicine used to relieve the symptoms of angina (chest pain). Angina happens when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. This medicine relieves angina by relaxing the blood vessels and allowing more blood and oxygen to reach your heart.