what is nitroglycerin treat
3 Stars. Nitroglycerin is used to treat congestive heart failure, to help prevent frequent chest pain caused by a heart condition known as angina, and to relieve pain caused by chronic anal fissures. The drug is available under the brand names Nitromist, Nitrobid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat, Imdur, Isordil and Rectiv.