NITROGLYCERIN
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate vasodilator used to help patients with coronary artery disease manage chest pain. It treats acute attacks of angina pectoris and is also used for the short-term prevention of these episodes. These sublingual tablets provide a way for patients to address symptoms quickly as they arise.
How NITROGLYCERIN Works
Nitroglycerin forms free radical nitric oxide (NO), which activates the enzyme guanylate cyclase. This results in an increase of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cyclic GMP) within smooth muscle tissues, leading to the dephosphorylation of myosin light chains. This process results in smooth muscle relaxation and systemic vasodilation.
Details
- Status
- Prescription
- First Approved
- 1981-05-28
- Routes
- INTRA-ANAL, SUBLINGUAL, INJECTION, TRANSDERMAL, Transdermal, Injection
- Dosage Forms
- OINTMENT, TABLET, INJECTABLE, FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE, Film, Extended Release, Injectable, SPRAY, METERED
Companies
NITROGLYCERIN Approval History
What NITROGLYCERIN Treats
2 indicationsNITROGLYCERIN is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 1981. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.
- Angina Pectoris
- Coronary Artery Disease
NITROGLYCERIN Competitive Set
ProThree rings of competition based on shared molecular targets and treated indications.
MoA expansion candidates
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Indication competitors
Same indication, different mechanism — what else might this patient receive?
Filters applied: drops same-active-ingredient (505(b)(2) reformulations), route-mismatch (topical vs systemic), and cross-therapeutic-area matches in same-indication rings.
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Clinical Trial Registry
13 trials| Trial | Sponsor ID | Phase | Status | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02425566 | 141218 | Ph 1 | active not recruiting | Role of Sympathetic Activity and Splanchnic Capacitance in Hypertension |
| NCT03689946 results posted | 54274 | Ph 3 | completed | Effect of Evolocumab on Coronary Atherosclerosis |
| NCT02209636 results posted | CLNB-006-13F CX001030 | Ph 4 | completed | Phosphate Lowering in CKD Trial |
| NCT02617550 VENICE | 17849 2015-001444-11 | Ph 1 | completed | Vericiguat Drug-drug Interaction With Nitroglycerin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease Patients |
| NCT03716050 results posted | IRB00038262 | Ph 2, Ph 3 | terminated | The Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment, Fluorescent Angiography, and Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Mastectomy Skin Flap Perfusion-Related Problems |
| NCT03809065 | N53-2016 | Ph 4 | completed | Effects of Nitroglycerin Versus Labetalol on Tissue Perfusion During Deliberate Hypotension |
| NCT03296670 | LSG1501104 | Ph 4 | completed | Efficacy of Intracoronary Infusion of Different Medicine in STEMI Patients With CSFP |
| NCT04220281 prop | RGAbusinna | Ph 1, Ph 2 | terminated | Comparison Between Two Drugs (Propofol and Nitroglycerin as a Hypotensive Agents During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery |
| NCT02961946 results posted | 2016P002417 | Ph 4 | completed | Effects of Sublingual and Transdermal Administration of Nitroglycerin for Coronary CT Angiography on Image Quality |
| NCT03622060 NONERAO | HerminaHCK | Ph 3 | completed | Intraarterial Nitroglycerin Versus Nicardipine and Radial Artery Occlusion |
| NCT02343276 results posted | ICSC-2015 | Ph 3 | completed | Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Transradial Catheterization With or Without Spasmolytic Drugs |
| NCT02327793 PATIS | PATIS Version 1.0 | Ph 2 | completed | Perfusion and Antihypertensive Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke |
| NCT02254252 results posted | 12604 | Ph 4 | completed | Effects of Nicorandil on Angina Symptoms in Patients With Coronary Slow Flow |
Active Pipeline
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Key Completed Trials
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Trial Timeline
Full development history with FDA approval milestones
Understanding FDA Approval Types
| Count | Type | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| - | ORIG | Original approval - drug first enters market |
| - | SUPPL - Efficacy | New indication (new disease/condition approved) |
| - | SUPPL - Labeling | Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates) |
| - | SUPPL - Manufacturing | Production changes (new facility) |
| - | SUPPL - Chemistry | Formulation changes (new dosage strength) |
Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.
NITROGLYCERIN FDA Label Details
Indications & Usage
FDA Label (PDF)NITROGLYCERIN is indicated for the treatment of Angina Pectoris; Coronary Artery Disease.
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Data Sources
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