Monograph Details
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Cardiovascular System
> Angina
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NITRO-BID |
| Manufacturer |
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Fougera Company |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Nitrate. |
| Generic Name |
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Nitroglycerin 2% (15mg/inch); oint; contains lanolin. |
| Indications |
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Prophylaxis of angina. Not for acute attacks. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Apply, using applicator, usually to the chest and occlude. Initially ½ inch on awakening and then 6 hrs later; may increase to 1 inch, then to 2 inches twice daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Concomitant sildenafil. |
| Precautions |
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Acute MI. CHF. Hypotension. Volume depleted. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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See Contraindications. Severe hypotension with sildenafil. Vasodilating effects potentiated with alcohol, other vasodilators. Orthostatic hypotension with calcium channel blockers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Headache, dizziness, flushing, orthostatic hypotension, rash; syncope, methemoglobinemia (rare). |
| How Supplied |
Oint—30g, 60g (w. applicator)
Oint—48 x 1g packets |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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