A nationwide shortage of a fast-acting heart medication is getting worse as tight supplies of one form of the drug have depleted stock of another. Health Canada issued an advisory this week stating ...

Dr. Gordon Ewy answers the question: 'How Does Nitroglycerin Work?' — -- Question: How does nitroglycerin work, when is it used, and why is it placed under the tongue? Answer: Nitroglycerin is ...

Product: Nitroglycerin 0.4 MG/ACT sprays and Nitrostat 0.3mg/0.6mg sublingual tablets (added on May 10, 2023) What to do: Speak with your healthcare professional about how best to manage any impact of ...

A spray used to help Canadians suffering from angina, a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart, is in short supply and may dry up in the near future, according to experts. Health ...

In a public advisory issued this week, Health Canada said nitroglycerin pills are now in short supply in addition to nitroglycerin spray. Demand for the pills increased due to an ongoing shortage of ...