Nitroglycerin Sublingual

Nitroglycerin Sublingual is a prescription medication used in the treatment or prophylaxis of acute Angina Pectoris. 

• Nitroglycerin Sublingual is available under the following different brand names: Nitrostat, Nitrolingual Pumpspray, GoNitro, NitroQuick, Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual, Sublingual Nitroglycerin

Adult dosage

Tablet, SL

• 0.3mg
• 0.4mg
• 0.6mg

Powder, SL (GoNitro)

• 0.4mg

Angina Pectoris (Acute Relief)

Adult dosage

• 0.3-0.6 mg SL every 5 minutes up to 3 times; use at the first sign of angina
• Prompt medical attention is needed if no relief
• Dissolve under the tongue or in the buccal pouch; do not rinse mouth or spit for 5 minutes after administration

Angina Pectoris (Prophylaxis)

Adult dosage

• 1 tablet SL 5-10 minutes before activities likely to provoke angina attacks

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”.

Common side effects of Nitroglycerin Sublingual include:

• flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling), 
• lightheadedness, 
• fainting, 
• headache, 
• dizziness, 
• numbness,
• blurred vision,
• tingling, and 
• burning pain

Serious side effects of Nitroglycerin Sublingual include:

• hives, 
• sweating, 
• pale skin, 
• nausea, 
• vomiting, 
• weakness, 
• lightheadedness, 
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
• severe or throbbing headaches that do not become less severe with continued use of nitroglycerin, 
• pounding heartbeats, 
• fluttering in the chest, 
• slow heart rate, 
• blurred vision, 
• dry mouth, 
• chest pain or pressure, 
• pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder, 
• nausea, and
• sweating

Rare side effects of Nitroglycerin Sublingual include:

• none 

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems may occur as a result 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.