Cardiovascular
Nitroglycerin
Nitro-Dur · Nitrolingual
Generic nameNitroglycerin
Brand namesNitro-Dur / Nitrolingual
Medication classNitrate vasodilator
Typical adult example0.3–0.6 mg sublingual
FrequencyAs directed for episodes
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Angina
- Acute coronary syndrome symptom relief
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- May cause hypotension; ask about PDE-5 inhibitor use.