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nitroglycerin and Priapism

nitroglycerin has been researched along with Priapism in 1 studies

Nitroglycerin: A volatile vasodilator which relieves ANGINA PECTORIS by stimulating GUANYLATE CYCLASE and lowering cytosolic calcium. It is also sometimes used for TOCOLYSIS and explosives.
nitroglycerol : A nitrate ester that is glycerol in which nitro group(s) replace the hydrogen(s) attached to one or more of the hydroxy groups.
nitroglycerin : A nitroglycerol that is glycerol in which the hydrogen atoms of all three hydroxy groups are replaced by nitro groups. It acts as a prodrug, releasing nitric oxide to open blood vessels and so alleviate heart pain.

Priapism: A prolonged painful erection that may lasts hours and is not associated with sexual activity. It is seen in patients with SICKLE CELL ANEMIA, advanced malignancy, spinal trauma; and certain drug treatments.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Roberts, J1
Isenberg, DL1

Other Studies

1 other study available for nitroglycerin and Priapism

ArticleYear
Adrenergic crisis after penile epinephrine injection for priapism.
    The Journal of emergency medicine, 2009, Volume: 36, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Adult; Epinephrine; Humans; Hypertension; Labetalol; Male; Nitroglyceri

2009