On This Day in Science History - October 12 - Nitroglycerin
October is the season for Nobel Prizes. Alfred Nobel originally set up his foundation to change the legacy of death he was leaving behind with the invention of dynamite. He ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
Source: About.com Chemistry - October 11, 2013 Category: Chemistry Source Type: news
Virilis Pro, PHUK and Prolifta Capsules : Recall - Undeclared Ingredients
Potential to interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to unsafe levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - October 1, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
XZone Premium: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Contains contains sildenafil and tadalafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - September 24, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Wood-E: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Contains sildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - September 24, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Jack Rabbit Dietary Supplement: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - August 21, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Ranolazine in Patients With T2DM and Stable AnginaRanolazine in Patients With T2DM and Stable Angina
How well does ranolazine keep angina symptoms under control . . . and reduce nitroglycerin use? Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Journal Article Source Type: news
This Day in Science History - May 26 - Ascanio Sobrero
May 26th marks the passing of Ascanio Sobrero. He was the Italian chemist who discovered the process of making nitroglycerin. He found the explosive and unstable compound while adding glycerin ...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Chemistry)
Source: About.com Chemistry - May 25, 2013 Category: Chemistry Source Type: news
SexVoltz, Velextra, and Amerect by Beomonstar Products: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - May 8, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Bullet Proof: Public Notification - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Testing revealed the product contains tadalafil, which may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - May 7, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Lightning Rod Capsules: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Testing revealed the product contains an analogue of sildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin, and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - May 7, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
American Lifestyle Issues Recalls Vicerex Capsules and Black Ant Capsules Due to Undeclared Active Ingredients
Laboratory analysis conducted by the FDA has determined the Vicerex product contains undeclared tadalafil, and the Black Ant product contains undeclared sildenafil. These undeclared active ingredients poses a threat to consumers because tadalafil and sildenafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs, such as nitroglycerin, and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: NCCAM Featured Content)
Source: NCCAM Featured Content - May 1, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: NCCAM Source Type: news
Binge Drinking's Effects on the ArteriesBinge Drinking's Effects on the Arteries
Individuals with a history of binge drinking, an average of four years drinking to excess six times per month, had reduced flow-mediated dilation and flow-independent nitroglycerin-mediated dilation, as well as impairments in microvascular arterial beds. Heartwire (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - April 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Binge drinking impairs vascular function
Individuals with a history of binge drinking, an average of four years drinking to excess six times per month, had reduced flow-mediated dilation and flow-independent nitroglycerin-mediated dilation, as well as impairments in microvascular arterial beds. (Source: theHeart.org)
Source: theHeart.org - April 23, 2013 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
ROCK-It MAN Male Enhancement Capsules: Recall - Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Lab tests revealed the product contains an analogue of sildenafil, which may interact with nitrates found in prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin, and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (Source: FDA MedWatch)
Source: FDA MedWatch - April 9, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Ranolazine Reduces Chest Pain Among Diabetics
Ranolazine effectively reduced chest pain and sublingual nitroglycerin use among diabetes patients with chronic angina, researchers reported in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In January, 2006, ranolazine (Ranexa) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic angina pectoris. The randomized, double-blind trial is the first of its kind to assess the effectiveness of ranolazine in reducing chest pain among people with diabetes... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes Source Type: news
