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Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to manage acute angina episodes. It is available in sublingual tablets, timed-release tablets or capsules, ointment, dermal patches, and IV. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, weakness, and hypotension. It should not be used by those with glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or hypotension, and can interact with alcohol, PDE inhibitors, and other nitrates.

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Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to manage acute angina episodes. It is available in sublingual tablets, timed-release tablets or capsules, ointment, dermal patches, and IV. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, weakness, and hypotension. It should not be used by those with glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or hypotension, and can interact with alcohol, PDE inhibitors, and other nitrates.

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Drug: Nitroglycerin (Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat)

Classification: Vasodilator
Form & Route: Sublingual tablet, timed-release tablets or
caspsules, ointment, dermal patches, and IV Dosage: Sublingual, one tablet under tongue or in buccal pouch, may
be repeated three times(X3)if necessary; timed-release capsule, two or
Action: Relaxes smooth muscles, dilates arterioles and capillaries.
three times a day at 8-12 intervals; ointment, apply to any convenient
Uses: Management of acute angina pectoris episodes. skin area and spread in thin, uniform layer 1-2 inches, may be applied
Side Effects & Toxicities: Headache with throbbing, dizziness, every 6 hours around the clock.
weakness, blurred vision, dry mouth, tachycardia, and postural Special Instruction: Severe headache may occur; flushing,
hypotension. dizziness, or weakness is usually transient; if blurred vision or dry
Contraindications: Glaucoma, intracranial pressure, and mouth occurs, discontinue use.
hypotension.
Interactions: With alcohol, PDE inhibitors (Viagra), and
contraindicated with nitrates.

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