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nitroglycerin

nitroglycerin
Brand names: Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitroglycerin ER, Nitroglycerin Transdermal System, Nitrolingual, Nitrostat
Form Strength
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, ORAL 2.5 mg; 6.5 mg; 9 mg
FILM, EXTENDED RELEASE, TRANSDERMAL 0.1 mg/hr; 0.2 mg/hr; 0.3 mg/hr; 0.4 mg/hr; 0.6 mg/hr; 0.8 mg/hr
OINTMENT, TRANSDERMAL 2%
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 5 mg/mL; 100 mcg/mL-D5%; 200 mcg/mL-D5%; 400 mcg/mL-D5%
SPRAY, SUBLINGUAL 0.4 mg
TABLET, SUBLINGUAL 0.4 mg


Additional Information:
Top 100 Hospital Administered Drug
Drug Name Common Side Effects
nitroglycerin
  • dizziness, lightheadedness
  • headache, confusion
  • warmth in your face, neck, arms or upper chest

For Titration Guidelines See Policy 900.3028

Patch Specific Pharmaceutical Waste Guide: See Protocol 900.4412

2% ointment - for use in treatment of extravasation: please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations.

 


Last updated: Apr. 15, 2024







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