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ANSWER: Patients with angina are commonly treated with aspirin. This does not help the angina but it does help prevent the narrowings in the arteries from progressing to a full blown heart attack. Medications to prevent angina from occurring include: · Long Acting Nitrates · Beta Blockers · Calcium Channel Blockers · Ranolazine (Ranexa)
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The most specific medicine to treat angina are vasodilators that makes more oxygen available to the heart muscle, i e Glyceryl trinitrate.
Low dose aspirin can be used in some patients. Beta Blockers along with Calcium channel blockers, and Ace Inhibitors can also be used. All this can vary from patient to patient, the Doctor's advice should be followed at all times.
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∙ 11y agoNitrates/nitroglycerin. Typically Isosorbide Dinitrate sublingually. If the pain is not relieved after 5 minutes, you take another one. Repeat for a total of 3 times in 15 minutes. If pain is not relieved call for help/ambulance.
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∙ 11y agoThe most common medication given to prevent or relieve the pain of angina ("choking" pain in the chest) due to spasm of coronary blood vessels is NITROGLYCERINE.
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∙ 10y agoTreatments for angina pain will differ depending on the severity of the problem. It is best to seek medical advice from a doctor.
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∙ 12y agoNitroglycerin
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What type of information is available on the Ranexa website?
The information on the Ranexa website explains that it is a medication for chronic angina for adults. This includes safety instructions which should be read prior to taking the medication. The website informs patients of how the medication can change the lifestyle of angina sufferers.
Which channel-blocker medication can be used to treat hypertension or angina pectoris?
calcium
What medication prevents pain of angina by relaxing blood vessels to heart?
nitroglycerine
What is this medication used for Isosorbide Mononitrate?
Isosorbide mononitrate is a drug used principally in the treatment of angina
What is the medication prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart?
Vasodilator Ex: Nytroglycerin
How can you treat stenocardia?
Stenocardia, also known as angina pectoris, is a severe pain in the chest characterized by an insufficient supply of blood to the heart. Treatment s for angina include changes in lifestyle, medication, surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.
How can you lower your risk of angina?
You can lower your risk by taking aspirin, as it can reduce many of your complications. Take medication that the doctor has prescribed and eat healthy.
What medication is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the blood vessels to the heart?
Nitroglycerins usually given under the tongue is commonly uses for angina
What is isordil?
Isordil is a trade name for isosorbide dinitrate, a long acting nitrate medication used to treat chest pain, angina, and congestive heart failure.
What is the word for the condition of episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium is known as?
Angina pectoris, but everyone just calls it angina
Will taking nitrolingual pumpspray kill you if you don't need it?
The Nitrolingual pump spray is commonly used for angina attacks. It is never wise to take medication that you donÕt need, especially heart medication. There are always side effects and at times death.
The medication is prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by relaxing the blood vessels to the heart?
Nitroglycerin.pg.147 in the Medical Terminology for Health Prefessions 6th Edition book
