Nitroglycerin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Nitroglycerin transdermal (skin patch) is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina). nitroglycerin will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.
Nitroglycerin transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Nitroglycerin transdermal (skin patch) is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina). nitroglycerin will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.
Nitroglycerin transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use nitroglycerin transdermal if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
allergy to any type of adhesive on a bandage or other transdermal skin patch; or you are using medicine to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat.
Do not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, Staxyn, sildenafil , avanafil , tadalafil , vardenafil ) while you are using nitroglycerin transdermal. Using erectile dysfunction medicine with nitroglycerin can cause a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a heart attack or other heart problems; a stroke or head injury ; or low blood pressure .
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Nitroglycerin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
worsening chest pain; pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest; slow heart rate ; a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or heart attack symptoms --chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating.
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults.
Nitroglycerin can cause severe headaches. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use nitroglycerin. Do not stop using this medicine. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication.
Common side effects of nitroglycerin may include:
headache; or feeling light-headed.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not use nitroglycerin if you are allergic to any type of adhesive on a bandage or other transdermal skin patch, or if you are using medicine to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat .
Do not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, and others) while you are using nitroglycerin transdermal , or you could have a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
High Risk Groups
You should not use nitroglycerin if you are allergic to any type of adhesive on a bandage or other transdermal skin patch, or if you are using medicine to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat .
Do not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, and others) while you are using nitroglycerin transdermal , or you could have a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.
Adult Dosage
0.5 mg (0.5 (0.5)) 8 hourly Sublingual — Repeated every 5 minutes
2.6 to 6.4 mg (4.5 (4.5)) 8 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
0.25 to 0.5 ug/kg.min (0.38 (0.375)) As recommended. IV Infusion — Initially, As Required
1 to 5 ug/kg.min (3 (3)) As recommended. IV Infusion — Maintenance . May be increased upto 20ug/kg.min as required
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, especially:
aspirin, heparin; medicine used to treat blood clots; blood pressure medication; or ergot medicine -- dihydroergotamine , ergotamine , ergonovine , methylergonovine .
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect nitroglycerin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Store Below -15°C. Protect from Sunlight.