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- Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
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What Is Nitroglycerin Topical Used For and How Does it Work?
Nitroglycerin topical is used for long-term prevention of chest pain (angina pectoris) and to treat congestive heart failure.
Nitroglycerin topical is available under the following different brand and other names: Nitrol, Nitro Bid, NitroBid Topical, glyceryl trinitrate topical, and Topical Nitroglycerin.
Dosages of Nitroglycerin Topical
Dosage Forms and Strengths
- 2%
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
Angina Pectoris (Long-Term Prophylaxis)
- 0.5-2 inches applied in am and 6 hours later to truncal skin
Congestive Heart Failure
- 1.5 inches, increase by 0.5-1 inch up to 4 inches, every 4 hours
Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients.