Nitroglycerin
Brand: Nitrostat
Key warning
Caution: never combine with sildenafil-type drugs; severe blood-pressure drop
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Low blood pressure
- Fast heartbeat
Key interactions & cautions
- 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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