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Glyceryl trinitrate is a nitrate that is used to treat angina. It is also referred to as nitroglycerin or GTN. There are numerous preparations available, in oral, transdermal and injectable forms. It is known by different trade names in different countries, according to the manufacturer.
The medical use of nitroglycerin is for the treatment of angina and heart failure. The chemical nitroglycerin is commonly referred to as glyceryl trinitrate or GTN in medicine to distinguish it from nitroglycerin as used as an explosive.However, the drug is often referred to as nitro colloquially.Its use began with the experiments of William Murrell, which were reported in 1879.he chemical nitroglycerin is commonly referred to as glyceryl trinitrate or GTN in medicine to distinguish it from nitroglycerin as used as an explosive. However, the drug is often referred to as nitro colloquially.