nitroglycerin
nitroglycerin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: nitroglycerin; Generic name: NITROGLYCERIN; Drug class: Nitrate Vasodilator [EPC].
| Brand name | nitroglycerin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | NITROGLYCERIN |
| Drug class | Nitrate Vasodilator [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | NorthStar RxLLC |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are nitrate vasodilator indicated for relief of an attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. (1) |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer one tablet under the tongue or in the buccal pouch at the first sign of an acute anginal attack. Allow tablet to dissolve without swallowing. One additional tablet may be administered every 5 minutes until relief is obtained. No more than three tablets are recommended within a 15-minute period. If the pain persists after a total of 3 tablets in a 15-minute period, or if the pain is different than is typically experienced, seek prompt medical attention. Nitr |
| Active ingredient(s) | NITROGLYCERIN |
| Route | SUBLINGUAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=141b6098-dd8e-4c99-a581-197d46f9e0b1 |