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Prescription
Nitroglycerin (Nitro Spray, Tablets, Patch)
Fast-acting relief for angina (chest pain)
Nitroglycerin opens up blood vessels quickly to relieve angina chest pain. The spray (Nitrolingual) and sublingual tablets work in 1–3 minutes; the patch is for long-acting prevention.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense the spray, sublingual tablets, and the patch. Spray opens easily and is now usually preferred over tablets. Replace before expiry — old nitro is less effective.
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Available by prescription only.
Storage
Spray: room temperature, away from flame. Tablets: keep in original glass bottle, replace at expiry.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nitrolingual Nitroglycerin | 0.4mg/spray | Sublingual spray | Active |
Sit down. One spray under the tongue. Wait 5 minutes. If chest pain not gone, call 911 — do not just keep spraying.
Most patches go on in the morning and come off at bedtime — a daily nitrate-free interval is needed to keep them working.
No — combining nitrates with ED medications (sildenafil, tadalafil) can drop blood pressure dangerously. Tell the prescriber.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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