Nitroglycerin
Brand: Nitrostat
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Contraindicated with PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) because of severe hypotension.
- Storage
- Keep tablets in the original tightly closed glass bottle, protected from light and moisture, and replace as the label directs once opened.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Low blood pressure
- Fast heartbeat
Key interactions
- Do not use with erectile-dysfunction drugs
- Alcohol worsens blood-pressure drop
- Adds to other blood-pressure medicines
Counseling points
- Sit down before placing tablet under tongue
- May repeat every 5 minutes up to 3 doses
- Call 911 if chest pain persists
- Store in original glass bottle
- Rise slowly to reduce dizziness
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