Nitrostat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Trade names for nitroglycerin used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Nitrostat to his patient to help alleviate the symptoms of angina pectoris during an attack.
- Nitrostat tablets are typically taken sublingually to allow for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.
- A patient experiencing frequent bouts of angina is often prescribed Nitrostat to take as needed.
- Nitrostat is a commonly used medication to treat and prevent attacks of angina caused by coronary artery disease.
- A single dose of Nitrostat usually lasts for up to 30 minutes to an hour, providing relief from chest pain and discomfort.
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Meaning 2
A heavy yellow poisonous oily explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol; used in making explosives and medically as a vasodilator (trade names Nitrospan and Nitrostat).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The patient was administered nitrostat sublingually to alleviate chest pain caused by angina.
- Nitrostat can be lifesaving for people who experience frequent angina attacks.
- The medication, also known as nitrostat, was prescribed to widen the narrowed blood vessels.
- When an angina attack occurs, a nitrostat tablet is typically placed under the tongue to dissolve.
- Emergency responders carried nitrostat tablets as part of the standard emergency care package.