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Nitroglycerin Transdermal

  • Brand Name : Nitro-Dur
  • Drug Class : Vasodilators, Antianginal Agents
  • Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Nitroglycerin Transdermal and How Does It Work?

Nitroglycerin Transdermal is a prescription medication used for the treatment of chest pain (Angina Pectoris). 

  • Nitroglycerin Transdermal is available under the following different brand names: Nitro-Dur, Minitran, Deponit, Transdermal Nitroglycerin, Nitrocine, glyceryl trinitrate Transdermal

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nitroglycerin Transdermal?

Common side effects of Nitroglycerin Transdermal include:

  • headache, and
  • light-headedness

Serious side effects of Nitroglycerin Transdermal include:

  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • worsening chest pain,
  • pounding heartbeats,
  • fluttering in the chest,
  • slow heart rate,
  • light-headedness,
  • chest pain or pressure,
  • pain spreading to the jaw or shoulder,
  • nausea, and
  • sweating

Rare side effects of Nitroglycerin Transdermal include:

  1. 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 such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that 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.

What Are Dosages of Nitro-glycerine Transdermal?

Adult dosage

Patch

  • 0.1 mg/hr
  • 0.2 mg/hr
  • 0.3 mg/hr
  • 0.4 mg/hr
  • 0.6 mg/hr
  • 0.8 mg/hr

Angina Pectoris

Adult and Geriatric dosage

  • 1 Patch once a day: Start with the smallest unit in series & titrate
  • Patches may be applied to any skin surface, except on extremities below the knees or elbows
  • Nitrate-free period of 10-12 hours duration (overnight) needed to prevent tolerance
  • Minitran 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 mg/hour
  • Nitro-Dur 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 mg/hour
  • Transdermal-nitro glycerine 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6 mg/hour

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

  • See “Dosages”

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