[Effect of sublingual nitroglycerin on pain following ERCP].
Nitroglycerine, acting a nitric oxide donor, is known to relax visceral smooth muscle. We report a case where pain associated with pancreatitis after ERCP was successfully treated with sublingual nitroglycerine 0.5 mg. The analgesic effect lasted approximately two hours. Further controlled studies should evaluate the effect of nitroglycerine on pain associated with pancreatitis as well as clarify the mechanisms involved.
Christensen
M H
MH
Organkirurgisk afdeling, H:S Sundby Hospital.
Schulze
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Rosenberg
J
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D000286:Administration, Sublingual; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D000700:Analgesics; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D005996:Nitroglycerin