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Nitro-Time, Nitrocot, Nitrogard, Nitroglyn E-R, Nitrolingual, Nitroquick, Nitrostat, |Nitrolingual oral/buccal/sublingual/spray Nitrolingual

Nitrolingual

Generic Name: nitroglycerin (oral/buccal/sublingual/spray) (nye troe GLI ser in)
Brand Names: Nitro-Time, Nitrocot, Nitrogard, Nitroglyn E-R, Nitrolingual, Nitroquick, Nitrostat

What is nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Nitroglycerin is used to treat or prevent attacks of chest pain (angina).

Nitroglycerin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin can cause severe headaches, especially when you first start using it. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use nitroglycerin. Do not stop taking the medication. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking nitroglycerin?

• early signs of a heart attack (chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling);

• severe anemia (a lack of red blood cells); or

• a brain injury, hemorrhage, or tumor.

Before taking nitroglycerin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• congestive heart failure;

• a history of heart attack, stroke, or head injury;

• low blood pressure;

• glaucoma;

• migraine headaches;

• liver disease.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use nitroglycerin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

Nitroglycerin can cause severe headaches, especially when you first start using it. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use nitroglycerin. Do not stop taking the medication. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication.

How should I take nitroglycerin?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

If possible, try to rest or stay seated when you use this medication. Nitroglycerin can cause dizziness or fainting.

If you use nitroglycerin sublingual spray to treat an angina attack: At the first sign of an attack, apply the spray directly on or under your tongue. Close your mouth after each spray. Do not inhale the spray. Do not shake the spray before or during use. You may use additional sprays every 5 minutes, but not more than 3 sprays in 15 minutes.

You may use nitroglycerin spray within 5 to 10 minutes before an activity you think might cause chest pain. Follow your doctor"s instructions.

The nitroglycerin sublingual tablet should be placed under your tongue and allowed to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow it.

The nitroglycerin buccal tablet should be placed between your cheek and gum and allowed to dissolve slowly. Do not chew or swallow it.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using nitroglycerin.

It is important to keep this medicine on hand at all times in case of an angina attack. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since nitroglycerin is often used only as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If your next dose is less than 2 hours away, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Symptoms of a nitroglycerin overdose may include a severe throbbing headache, confusion, fever, fast or pounding heartbeats, dizziness, vision problems, nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, trouble breathing, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, and seizures.

What should I avoid while taking nitroglycerin?

Nitroglycerin side effects

• fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heart rate;

• blurred vision or dry mouth;

• feeling light-headed, nausea, vomiting, sweating, pale skin fainting; or

• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash.

Keep using nitroglycerin and talk to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• mild burning or tingling with the tablet in your mouth;

• warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin; or

• feeling weak or dizzy.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect nitroglycerin?

Before taking nitroglycerin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• alteplase (Activase);

• aspirin or heparin;

• bladder or urinary medications such as oxybutynin (Ditropan) or tolterodine (Detrol);

• blood pressure medication;

• bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);

• dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal) or ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, and others);

• an erectile dysfunction medication such as tadalafil (Cialis) or vardenafil (Levitra);

• antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), clomipramine (Anafranil), imipramine (Tofranil), and others;

• a beta-blocker such as atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace), and others;

• a calcium channel blocker such as diltiazem (Tiazac, Cardizem), nifedipine (Procardia), nimodipine (Nimotop), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Verelan), and others;

• irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, and others), or propantheline (Pro-Banthine);

• any medication that causes dry mouth; or

• medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), thioridazine (Mellaril), and others.

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use nitroglycerin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect nitroglycerin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about nitroglycerin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Nitroglycerin is available with a prescription under many different brand and generic names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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