INDICATIONS
Nitroglycerin is used for preventing chest pain caused by heart disease. 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Nitroglycerin as directed by your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Nitroglycerin.
STORAGE
Store Nitroglycerin between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Nitroglycerin out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Do NOT use Nitroglycerin if:
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Nitroglycerin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some medicines may interact with Nitroglycerin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Nitroglycerin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
Burning or tingling in the mouth; dizziness; flushing; headache; heavy sweating; lightheadedness; nausea; pale skin; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; fainting; increased chest pain; pounding in the chest; slow heartbeat.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.