Drug management of stable angina pectoris.
Nitroglycerin and long-acting nitrates are the pharmacologic mainstays of antianginal therapy, both for acute attacks and for prophylaxis. Propranolol is often effective for prophylaxis in patients incompletely helped by nitrates. A holistic approach is stressed. Appropriate drug use will effect marked improvement in most pateints.
D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009566:Nitrates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011433:Propranolol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D009566:Nitrates; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D011433:Propranolol; D005996:Nitroglycerin; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate