Nitrates refer
to any chemical compound that contains radical univalent
NO3. Nitrates make up compounds such as nitroglycerine
and isosorbides which are vasodilators that are effective
in dilating the blood vessels in those with coronary
disease. Prostate cancer patients who experience impotence
as a side effect of treatment should not take drugs
such as sildenafil, varendafil, or tadalafil if they
are also taking a nitrate-based drug for coronary heart
disease.
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