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The medication placed under the tongue for chest pain is called Nitroglycerin. It goes by several brand names, including:

- Nitrostat
- NitroMist
- Nitrolingual Pumpspray
- Nitro-Dur

It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which reduces the heart's workload and relieves chest pain (angina) quickly.

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The medication placed under the tongue for chest pain is called Nitroglycerin. It goes by several brand names, including:

- Nitrostat
- NitroMist
- Nitrolingual Pumpspray
- Nitro-Dur

It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels, which reduces the heart's workload and relieves chest pain (angina) quickly.

Always follow the dosing instructions from a doctor carefully. If chest pain doesn't improve after one dose, seek emergency medical help right away — don't wait it out!

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