What is NITROGLYCERIN TABLET used for?

NITROGLYCERIN TABLET (brand name NITROSTAT) is a Nitrate indicated for See full prescribing information.

How does NITROGLYCERIN TABLET work?

NITROGLYCERIN TABLET works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of NITROGLYCERIN TABLET?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for NITROGLYCERIN TABLET. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is NITROGLYCERIN TABLET the same as NITROSTAT?

NITROSTAT is a brand name for NITROGLYCERIN TABLET. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

NITROGLYCERIN TABLET

Nitrate

Brand names: NITROSTAT

Sublingual

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

See full prescribing information

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS 4.1 PDE-5-Inhibitors and sGC-Stimulators Do not use NITROSTAT in patients who are taking PDE-5 Inhibitors
• such as avanafil
• sildenafil
• tadalafil
• vardenafil hydrochloride. Concomitant use can cause severe hypotension

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to tolerance

Known Side Effects

11 documented side effects by frequency

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Chest Pain

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Falls

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Low Blood Pressure

1-10%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for NITROGLYCERIN TABLET

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg SL tablet 1BID x7 days?

What do you guys think this would be treating?

r/pharmacy162y ago

Community discussions are sourced from public Reddit threads. Content reflects individual opinions and is not medical advice.

Primary sources

Every figure on this page links back to its primary source. See data sources for full provenance.

DailyMed FDA label search → NITROGLYCERIN TABLET openFDA label JSON → NITROGLYCERIN TABLET FAERS adverse-event reports → NITROGLYCERIN TABLET ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of NITROGLYCERIN TABLET

Compare With

4 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Sublingual