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Nitroglycerin 0.4mg Sublingual Tablets 4x25 are a vasodilator medication used primarily for the relief and prevention of angina pectoris. The active ingredient, nitroglycerin, is a nitrate that works by relaxing and dilating the blood vessels, which reduces the workload on the heart and improves blood flow. This leads to a decrease in chest pain caused by angina, allowing the heart to receive more oxygen and perform efficiently.

The sublingual tablet formulation allows for rapid absorption through the mucous membranes under the tongue, resulting in a quick onset of action, typically within 1-3 minutes. This makes it ideal for the acute treatment of angina episodes or for preventing them during physical exertion or stress.

Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and flushing due to vasodilation. Nitroglycerin should be used with caution in patients with low blood pressure, severe anemia, or those using medications that affect blood pressure or heart function.