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    • NITROGLYCERIN PATCH (Generic for NITRO-DUR)

NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) prevents chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing blood vessels, which decreases the amount of work the heart has to do. It belongs to a group of medications called nitrates. Do not use it to treat sudden chest pain.


There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.