Nitroglycerin translingual spray
Nitroglycerin translingual spray (Nitrolingual)
Nitroglycerin Translingual Spray
(nye-troh- GLIH-sir-in)
Pregnancy Category: C Nitrolingual (Rx)

Classification: Antianginal agent (coronary vasodilator)

See Also: See also Antianginal Drugs, Nitrates/Nitrites .

Action/Kinetics: Onset: 2 min; duration: 30-60 min.

Uses: Coronary artery disease to relieve an acute attack or used prophylactically 10-15 min before beginning activities that can cause an acute anginal attack.

Special Concerns: Dosage has not been established in children.

How Supplied: Spray: 0.4 mg/Spray

Dosage
?Spray Termination of acute attack.
One to two metered doses (400-800 mcg) on or under the tongue q 5 min as needed; no more than three metered doses should be administered within a 15-min period.
Prophylaxis.
One to two metered doses 5-10 min before beginning activities that might precipitate an acute attack.