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Drug Name :
Nitroglycerin
Drug Uses :
Nitroglycerin is used for preventing chest pain caused by heart
disease. It may also be used to treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
How to use :
Use Nitroglycerin as directed by your doctor.
* Do not crush, chew, or swallow the tablet, or place it under the
tongue.
* Place tablet(s) under the upper lip or between the gum and cheek
and allow it to dissolve slowly over a 3 to 5 hour period or as
directed by your health care provider. If you wear dentures, place
the tablet between the cheek and gum above the denture plate.
Touching the tablets with the tongue or drinking hot liquids will
help the tablets dissolve faster.
* If you accidentally swallow a tablet, replace it with another
one, unless otherwise advised by your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how
to use Nitroglycerin.
Drug Class and Mechanism :
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate. It works by widening blood vessels in
the body, which allows more blood to flow more easily through them
and reduces the work the heart has to do to pump blood. This
reduces the oxygen need of the heart, and helps prevent chest
pain.
Missed Dose :
If you miss a dose of Nitroglycerin and are taking it regularly,
take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage :
Store Nitroglycerin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees
F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and
light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep in a tight,
light-resistant container. Keep Nitroglycerin out of the reach of
children and away from pets
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