NITROGLYCERIN tablet, orally disintegrating

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

NITROGLYCERIN (UNII: G59M7S0WS3) (NITROGLYCERIN - UNII:G59M7S0WS3)

Available from:

Greenstone LLC

INN (International Name):

NITROGLYCERIN

Composition:

NITROGLYCERIN 0.3 mg

Administration route:

SUBLINGUAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Nitroglycerin is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Do not use nitroglycerin in patients who are taking PDE-5 Inhibitors, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil hydrochloride. Concomitant use can cause severe hypotension, syncope, or myocardial ischemia [see Drug Interactions (7.1)]. Do not use nitroglycerin in patients who are taking the soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators, such as riociguat. Concomitant use can cause hypotension. Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia (large doses of nitroglycerin may cause oxidation of hemoglobin to methemoglobin and could exacerbate anemia). Nitroglycerin may precipitate or aggravate increased intracranial pressure and thus should not be used in patients with possible increased intracranial pressure (e.g., cerebral hemorrhage or traumatic brain injury). Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to nitroglycerin, other nitrates or nit

Product summary:

Nitroglycerin tablets are supplied as white, round, flat-faced tablets in 3 strengths (0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, and 0.6 mg) in bottles containing 100 tablets each, with color-coded labels, and in color-coded Patient Convenience Packages of 4 bottles of 25 tablets each. 0.3 mg: Coded "N" on one side and "3" on the other. NDC 59762-4921-1—Bottle of 100 tablets 0.4 mg: Coded "N" on one side and "4" on the other. NDC 59762-3304-3—Convenience Package NDC 59762-3304-1—Bottle of 100 tablets 0.6 mg: Coded "N" on one side and "6" on the other. NDC 59762-0489-1—Bottle of 100 tablets Store at Controlled Room Temperature 20°–25°C (68°–77°F) [see USP]. Nitroglycerin should be kept in the original glass container and must be tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency.

Authorization status:

New Drug Application Authorized Generic

Summary of Product characteristics

NITROGLYCERIN- NITROGLYCERIN TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING
GREENSTONE LLC
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
NITROGLYCERIN SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY.
SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR NITROGLYCERIN
NITROGLYCERIN (NITROGLYCERIN) SUBLINGUAL TABLET
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1981
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate vasodilator indicated for relief of an
attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery
disease. (1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
At the onset of an attack, administer one tablet under the tongue or
buccal pouch. One additional tablet may be
administered every 5 minutes as needed. No more than 3 total tablets
are recommended within a 15 minute period. (2)
If chest pain persists after three tablets, seek prompt medical
attention. (2)
May be used prophylactically 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in
activities that might precipitate an acute attack. (2)
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Sublingual tablets, 0.3 mg; 0.4 mg; 0.6 mg. (3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors, such as avanafil,
sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, or soluble
guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulators. (4.1, 7.1)
Severe anemia. (4.2)
Increased intracranial pressure. (4.3)
Hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin or to other nitrates or nitrites or
any excipient. (4.4)
Circulatory failure and shock. (4.5)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to tolerance. (5.1)
Hypotension: Severe hypotension may occur. (5.2)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions occurring at a frequency greater than 2%
are headache, dizziness and paresthesia. (6)
TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT GREENSTONE LLC
PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES AT
1-800-438-1985 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR _WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH_.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Ergotamine: Increased bioavailability of ergotamine. Avoid concomitant
use. (7.2)
SEE 17 FOR PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION AND FDA-APPROVED PATIENT
LABELING.
REVISED: 2/2018
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