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Nitroderm




Nitroderm

Used in the treatment of angina pectoris, congestive heart failure and prevention of phlebitis and extravasation, Nitroderm is a medicine produced by Novartis, the active substance being nitroglycerin.

RELATED TERMS
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Angina
A recurring pain or discomfort in the chest that happens when some part of the heart does not receive enough blood. It is a common symptom of coronary heart disease, which occurs when vessels that carry blood to the heart become narrowed and blocked due to atherosclerosis. Angina feels like a pressing or squeezing pain, usually in the chest under the breast bone, but sometimes in the shoulders, arms, neck, jaws, or back. Angina is usually is brought on by exertion, and relieved within a few minutes by resting or by taking prescribed angina medicine. Commonly called chest pain, heart pain or angina pectoris.

Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.

Phlebitis
Inflammation of the vein.

Nitroderm
Used in the treatment of angina pectoris, congestive heart failure and prevention of phlebitis and extravasation, Nitroderm is a medicine produced by Novartis, the active substance being nitroglycerin.

Novartis
A leading pharmaceutical laboratory multinational.

Nitroglycerin
A medication used to relax or dilate arteries.



SIMILAR TERMS
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Nitric Oxide
A protohormone that generates cyclic GMP. Nitric oxide is a free radical.

Nitro iv
Nitro iv is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitro-bid
Nitro-bid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitro-dur
Nitro-dur is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitrofurantoin
Nitrofurantoin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitrofurantoin.

Nitrofurantoin macrocrystalline
Nitrofurantoin macrocrystalline is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitrofurantoin, macrocrystalline.

Nitrofurantoin monohydrate-macrocrystals
Nitrofurantoin monohydrate-macrocrystals is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitrofurantoin; nitrofurantoin, macrocrystalline .

Nitrofurazone
Nitrofurazone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitrofurazone.

Nitroglycerin
A medication used to relax or dilate arteries.

Nitroglycerin in dextrose 5 per cent
Nitroglycerin in dextrose 5 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitrol
Nitrol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitrolingual
Nitrolingual is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitrolingual pumpspray
Nitrolingual pumpspray is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitronal
Nitronal is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.

Nitropress
Nitropress is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): sodium nitroprusside.

Nitrostat
Nitrostat is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): nitroglycerin.



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NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. Used in the teatment of inflammation - some are related to aspirin.

Novartis
A leading pharmaceutical laboratory multinational.

Navoban
Used in the treatment of cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Navoban consists of tropisetron HCI.

Neoral
Used for immunosuppressive therapy and management of organ transplant recipients, Neoral consists of cyclosporine and is produced by Novartis.

Nepresol
Used in the treatment of hypertension and chronic congestive heart failure, Nepresol consists of dihydralazine sulfate.

Nitroderm

Norprolac
Used in the treatment of hyperprolactinemia, Norprolac is made by Novartis.

Noveril
Used in the treatment of depression, Noveril is made by Novartis and consists of dibenzepin HCI.

Nimotop
Nimotop(nimodipine) is used for the treatment of congenital subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Nortriptyline
An antidepressant.

NK cell
Naturally occurring, large, granular, lymphocyte-like killer cells that kill various tumour cells; they may play a role in resistance to tumours. Also, they participate in ADCC. They do not exhibit antigenic specificity, and their number does not increase by immunization.

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