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Nitroglycerin Rectal

  • Brand Name : Rectiv
  • Drug Class : Gastrointestinal Agents, Other
  • Medical Author : Dr. Vinod Katiboina, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Nitroglycerin Rectal and How Does It Work?

Nitroglycerin Rectal is a prescription medication used to treat moderate-to-severe pain associated with chronic anal fissures. 

  • Nitroglycerin Rectal is available under the following different brand names: Rectiv

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nitroglycerin Rectal?

Common side effects of Nitroglycerin Rectal include:

  • Headache, and
  • Dizziness

Serious side effects of Nitroglycerin Rectal include:

  • Hives,
  • Difficulty breathing,
  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • Pounding heartbeats,
  • Fluttering in your chest,
  • Slow heart rate,
  • Lightheadedness,
  • Chest pain or pressure,
  • Pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder,
  • Nausea, and
  • Sweating

Rare side effects of Nitroglycerin Rectal include:

  • none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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