Nitrolääkkeiden
Nitrolääkkeet, also known as nitrates, are a class of medications primarily used to treat and prevent chest pain associated with angina pectoris, a condition caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. They work by dilating blood vessels, including the coronary arteries that supply the heart. This dilation increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to the heart muscle, thereby relieving the pain.
The most common forms of nitrolääkkeet include nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitroglycerin is often
Nitrolääkkeet can cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, flushing, and a drop in blood pressure. Tolerance