Medications that can rapidly relieve angina
Disease description:
Recently, I have been experiencing symptoms of angina frequently. May I ask, what medication can quickly relieve angina?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Angina pectoris is a sensation of chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart, commonly seen in patients with coronary artery disease. Medications commonly used for rapid relief of angina include:
1. Nitrates: These medications rapidly dilate the coronary arteries, increasing blood supply to the myocardium and effectively relieving symptoms of angina. Common nitrates include nitroglycerin tablets and isosorbide dinitrate tablets. Nitroglycerin tablets are commonly used during acute angina attacks and are administered sublingually for rapid absorption and quick relief.
2. Calcium channel blockers: Such as verapamil hydrochloride tablets and diltiazem hydrochloride tablets, these medications inhibit calcium ions from entering vascular smooth muscle cells, causing vasodilation, reducing cardiac workload, and thereby relieving angina.
3. Beta-blockers: Such as metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets and atenolol tablets, these medications slow heart rate, lower blood pressure, reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, and thus relieve angina. These medications have a longer duration of action and are suitable for preventing angina attacks.
It is recommended to use these medications under a physician's guidance.
