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Nitroglycerin sublingual
Nitroglycerin sublingual (Nitrostat)
Nitroglycerin Sublingual
(nye-troh-GLIH-sir-in)
Pregnancy Category: C
NitroQuick
Nitrostat
(Rx)
Classification:
Antianginal agent (coronary vasodilator)
See Also:
See also Antianginal Drugs, Nitrates/Nitrites.
Action/Kinetics:
Sublingual. Onset: 1-3 min; duration: 30-60 min.
Uses:
Agents of choice for prophylaxis and treatment of angina pectoris.
Special Concerns:
Dosage has not been established in children.
How Supplied:
Tablet: 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg
Dosage
•Sublingual Tablets
150-600 mcg under the tongue or in the buccal pouch at first sign of attack; may be repeated in 5 min if necessary (no more than 3 tablets should be taken within 15 min). For prophylaxis, tablets may be taken 5-10 min prior to activities that may precipitate an attack. |
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