In addition, prolonged exposure to nitroglycerin may inhibit aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH2), an enzyme that may have a significant cardioprotective role during cardiac events. Administration of nitroglycerin to a patient with right sided heart failure will kill the patient.

How many nitroglycerin will kill you?

At levels of 75 mg/m3, nitroglycerin is immediately dangerous to life and health.

Can you explode if you take nitroglycerin?

* Prior to working with Nitroglycerin you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. * Nitroglycerin can explode if SHOCKED or HEATED.