Medications for anal fissures are used to treat relieve pain from anal fissures. They work by relaxing the smooth muscles in the anal sphincter, which helps to improve blood flow and promote healing. Nitrates like nitroglycerin (Rectiv) are usually applied topically as an ointment to help manage and heal your anal fissures effectively.
NITROGLYCERIN treats pain caused by small tears in the skin near the rectal area. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, which decreases pressure around the rectal area. It belongs to a group of medications called nitrates.
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