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Manufacturer |
G Pohl-Boskamp |
Distributor |
Hong Kong: HK Medical Supplies |
Contents |
Nitroglycerin |
Indications |
Prophylaxis & treatment of angina pectoris; acute cardiac infarction, acute left heart failure, catheter-induced coronary spasms during coronary angiography. |
Dosage |
1-2 sprays as required. |
Contraindications |
Hypotensive shock. Avoid sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil. |
Special Precautions |
Glaucoma. Cross-tolerance to other nitrates & nitrites. |
Adverse Drug Reactions |
Fall in BP & cardio-acceleration in sensitive patients.
View ADR Monitoring Form |
Drug Interactions |
May potentiate hypotensive effect w/ other vasodilators, Ca antagonists, ACE inhibitors, β-blockers, alcohol, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil.
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Pregnancy Category (US FDA) |
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus. |
ATC Classification |
C01DA02 - glyceryl trinitrate ; Belongs to the class of organic nitrate vasodilators. Used in the treatment of cardiac disease. |
Presentation/Packing |
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Nitrolingual aerosol spray |
Nitrolingual (12.2 mL bottle) 0.4 mg/1 dose x 200 doses |
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Manufacturer: |
G Pohl-Boskamp |
Distributor: |
Hong Kong: HK Medical Supplies
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