Glyceryl trinitrate Other names: Nitro Trinitroglycerin Nitroglycerine

Chemical formula: C₃H₅N₃O₉  Molecular mass: 227.087 g/mol  PubChem compound: 4510

Active ingredient description

Glyceryl trinitrate is a vasodilator and is used for angina of effort. Vasodilation is achieved by the releasing of free redical nitric oxide which activates guanylate cyclase and increases synthesis of guanosine 3′ and 5′-monophosphate with resultant effects on the phosphorylation of proteins in smooth muscle. If taken in excess, its vasodilatory effect can cause headache.

Medicine classification

This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:

ATC code Group title Classification
C01DA02 Glyceryl trinitrate C Cardiovascular system → C01 Cardiac therapy → C01D Vasodilators used in cardiac diseases → C01DA Organic nitrates
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C05AE01 Glyceryl trinitrate C Cardiovascular system → C05 Vasoprotectives → C05A Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use → C05AE Muscle relaxants
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Product monographs

Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):

Title Information Source Document Type  
MINITRAN 5 Adhesive transdermal patch Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
NITRONAL Solution for infusion Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
RECTOGESIC Rectal ointment Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
GLYCERYL TRINITATE Sublingual tablets Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
NITRO-DUR Transdermal patch FDA, National Drug Code (US) MPI, US: SPL/Old
PERCUTOL Ointment Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC
NITROLINGUAL Sublingual spray Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) MPI, EU: SmPC

Structural formula

Graphic representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

3D molecular structure

3D representation of the active ingredient's molecular structure

External identifiers

CAS Substance: 55-63-0
DrugBank Drug: DB00727
KEGG Drug: D00515
PubChem Compound: 4510
RxNorm Ingredient: 4917
SNOMED-CT Concept: 387404004
Glyceryl trinitrate (substance)
UNII Identifier: G59M7S0WS3
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Medicines

Glyceryl trinitrate is an active ingredient of these brands:

Brazil (BR)

Croatia (HR)

Ecuador (EC)

Malta (MT)

Mexico (MX)

Romania (RO)

Singapore (SG)

South Africa (ZA)

Tunisia (TN)

Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide.

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