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Nitroglycerin

Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Nitroglycerin

A nitrate, Nitroglycerin helps in treating spontaneous coronary artery spasm and angina pectoris. Ensure to notify your doctor, if you experience any side effects such as headache, nausea, facial flushing, tachycardia, halitosis, restlessness, etc.

Don’t use this medication if:

  • You are allergic to any ingredient contained within this drug.
  • You have bleeding in the brain or stroke.
  • You are alcoholic.
  • You have history of thyroid or heart disorders.
  • You have low blood pressure or anemia.
  • You are allergic to any food or medicine or substance.
  • You are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.
  • You are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The usual dose in adults for treating angina pectoris is 5 mcg given continuously via IV infusion. The dosage for this medication should be ideally prescribed by the doctor based on your medical history and current condition.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Nitroglycerin

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Nitroglycerin ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Nitroglycerin ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Nitroglycerin

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    Medicines containing Nitroglycerin

    Below is the list of medicines, which contains Nitroglycerin as ingredient

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medicine belongs to the class of a vasodilator that is used to treat angina, or chest pain, caused by heart diseases such as Coronary Artery Disease. Nitroglycerin is converted into Nitric Oxide (NO) in the blood and activates guanylyl cyclase which increases cGMP concentration and results in smooth muscle relaxation.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

      What are the interactions of Nitroglycerin ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Medicine

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        This drug interacts with sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil, etc.

      FAQs about Nitroglycerin

      • Ques : What is Nitroglycerin?

        Ans : It helps in treating spontaneous coronary artery spasm and angina pectoris.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Nitroglycerin before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Nitroglycerin?

        Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

      • Ques : Should I use Nitroglycerin empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Nitroglycerin?

        Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

      References

      • Nitroglycerin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/nitroglycerin

      • Nitroglycerin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00727

      • NITROGLYCERIN Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=NITROGLYCERIN

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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