Glyceryl Trinitrate Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Glyceryl Trinitrate, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Glyceryl Trinitrate brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Glyceryl Trinitrate ICD Code : Y52.3 Therapeutic Classification : VasodilatorsBrand Names or Trade Names of Glyceryl Trinitrate
India :
Nig Inj |
Corodil (6.4mg) |
Nitroplus |
Nitract SR |
Nitrowok (2.6mg) |
NGLong (6.5mg) |
Nig Inj (5mg) |
Angised |
Angised (0.5mg) |
Nitrocontin (6.4mg)
International :
Dilatrate-SR, IMDUR, ISDN Isordil,Tembids, Monoket, Nitrocot Nitroglyn E-R, Nitro-par, Nitro-time, Sorbitrate, Apo-ISDN, Cedocard-SR, Coradur, Coronex, Isordil, Titradose
Why is Glyceryl Trinitrate Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an organic nitrate, prescribed for angina and heart failure. It relaxes blood vessels and helps the heart in pumping the blood easily.When should Glyceryl Trinitrate not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Glyceryl Trinitrate?
Adult- PO- The recommended initial dose is 0.2 mg/hour to 0.4 mg/hour. It may be increased up to 0.4 mg to 0.8 mg/hour for 10 to 12 hours daily for at least 1 month.How should Glyceryl Trinitrate be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, to be placed under the tongue.It also comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
What are the warnings and precautions for Glyceryl Trinitrate?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney impairment, underactive thyroid, malnutrition, chills, stroke, lung disease, increased eye pressure, mitral valve prolapse, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Avoid abrupt withdrawal in patients who have received prolonged high dose infusions.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Glyceryl Trinitrate?
Most Common - Facial flushing, dizziness, fast heart rate, headache and tolerance.Large doses can cause vomiting, restlessness, low blood pressure and fainting.
