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Nitroglycerin overdose

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Nitroglycerin overdose

Definition:

Nitroglycerin poisoning occurs when an overdose of nitroglycerin (used as medication to open coronary blood vessels) has been swallowed.

Poisonous Ingredient:

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Nitroglycerin

Where Found:

Nitroglycerin in solid (tablet) form:

• Tridil
• Nitro-Bid
• Nitrostat
• Nitrolingual
• Nitrogard
• Nitrong
• Nitrocine
• Nitroglyn
• Minitran
• Nitro-Dur
• Transderm-Nitro
• Deponit
• Nitrodisc
• Nitrol

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