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Nitrostat

Nitrostat

6.6
A tablet of nitroglycerin placed under the tongue to treat sudden chest pain from angina
  • noun
  • /ˈnaɪtrəˌstæt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Nitrostat
  • The doctor prescribed Nitrostat for her angina.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Nitrostat tablets to help control his angina attacks.

  • Paramedics quickly administered Nitrostat during the emergency to relieve chest pain.

  • If you experience chest discomfort, place a Nitrostat tablet under your tongue immediately.

  • He carries Nitrostat in case of chest pain.

  • The doctor prescribed Nitrostat to help relieve his chest pain from angina.

  • She always carries Nitrostat in her purse in case she has another attack.

  • After experiencing severe discomfort, he immediately took Nitrostat as advised by his physician.

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 brand name focusing on medical use rather than the general chemical term
glyceryl trinitrate
vsNitrostat
  • Specialized
6.6

A strong chemical used as a medicine to relieve chest pain and in explosives

is a proprietary medical brand label rather than the explicit chemical name
trinitroglycerin
vsNitrostat
  • Specialized
9.9

A very strong yellow oily liquid that can explode and is used in small doses to treat chest pain

is the trade brand highlighting medical use and manufacturing context
Nitrospan
vsNitrostat
  • Specialized
5.8

A medicine used for chest pain that widens blood vessels

is similar but also mentions use in explosives manufacturing

Surface Forms

Nitrostat singular
Nitrostats plural

Etymology

Nitrostat joins nitro, which points to nitroglycerin, a chemical used both as a heart medicine and in explosives, and stat, the medical word meaning 'immediately'. That's why the name fits a quick-acting drug for chest pain and also reminds us the same chemical can be used in explosives.