Nitrovasodilator
A nitrovasodilator is a pharmaceutical agent that causes vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) by donation of nitric oxide (NO), and is mostly used for the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris.
| Nitrovasodilator | |
|---|---|
| Drug class | |
| Class identifiers | |
| Use | Angina pectoris, vasodilation |
| ATC code | C01DA |
| Biological target | Guanylate cyclase |
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This group of drugs includes nitrates (esters of nitric acid), which are reduced to NO in the body, as well as some other substances.
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