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Nitrostat

Nitrostat

7.9
A medicine that quickly widens blood vessels to relieve chest pain from angina
  • proper noun
  • /ˈnaɪtroʊstæt/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Nitrostat tablets to manage his angina attacks.

Examples

  • She always carries her Nitrostat in case of sudden chest pain.

  • After taking Nitrostat, he felt relief from the tightness in his chest.

  • The doctor prescribed Nitrostat for my angina.

  • Have you ever taken Nitrostat before?

  • After taking Nitrostat, he felt relief from the tightness in his chest.

  • She always carries her Nitrostat in case of sudden chest pain.

  • The doctor prescribed Nitrostat tablets to manage his angina attacks.

Synonyms

nitroglycerin
vsNitrostat
  • Specialized
16 6.7

A heavy oily liquid that explodes, poisons people, and can widen blood vessels to treat heart pain

is a branded medication used specifically as a coronary vasodilator for angina pectoris
Nitrospan
vsNitrostat
  • Specialized
5.8

A medicine used for chest pain that widens blood vessels

is focused specifically on coronary dilation for angina pectoris

Surface Forms

Nitrostat main

Etymology

Nitrostat is a brand name made of nitro, for the chemical nitroglycerin, and stat, the medical word meaning 'right away'. So the name suggests a fast medicine you use immediately for sudden chest pain.