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Glyceryl trinitrate

Nitrate vasodilator
Tablet500 mcg218 brands · 141 makers
Glyceryl trinitrate is a nitrate vasodilator used for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Glyceryl trinitrate is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Cardiovascular Medicines.
Generic nameglyceryl trinitrate
Therapeutic classCardiovascular Medicines > 12.1 Antianginal medicines
Form & strength (NLEM)Tablet (sublingual): 500 mcg
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Glyceryl trinitrate. Full label: DailyMed.

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Glyceryl trinitrate. Full label: DailyMed.

Administer one tablet under the tongue or in the buccal pouch at the first sign of an acute anginal attack. Allow tablet to dissolve without swallowing. One additional tablet may be administered every 5 minutes until relief is obtained.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitors, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, or soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulators., Severe anemia, Increased intracranial pressure, Hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin or to other nitrates or nitrites or any excipient, Circulatory failure and shock 4.1 PDE-5-Inhibitors and sGC-Stimulators Do not use nitroglycerin sublingual tablets in patients who are taking PDE-5 Inhibitors, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil hydrochloride.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to tolerance., Hypotension: Severe hypotension may occur. 5.1 Tolerance Excessive use may lead to the development of tolerance. Only the smallest dose required for effective relief of the acute angina attack should be used. A decrease in therapeutic effect of sublingual nitroglycerin may result from use of long-acting nitrates.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail elsewhere in the label: Hypotension, Headache, Hypersensitivity Vertigo, dizziness, weakness, palpitation, and other manifestations of postural hypotension may develop occasionally, particularly in erect, immobile patients.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

218 products from 141 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Angispan TR 2.6mg TabletGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)General Pharma
Gtn Spray Pen 0.4MG/mt Dose SprayGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Medley Pharmaceuticals
Myonit InjectionGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Nitrocontin 2.6mg TabletGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd.
Nitrocontin 6.4mg CR TabletGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd.
Nitroject 50mg InjectionGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Nitroject 5mg InjectionGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Nitrosol Nasal SprayGlyceryl Trinitrate (nitroglycerine)Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Alnitro 2.6 Tablet CRNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Salud Care India Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablet cr
Alnitro 6.4 Tablet CRNitroglycerin (6.4mg)Salud Care India Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablet cr
Alnitro 6.4mg Tablet CRNitroglycerin (6.4mg)Alvio Pharmabottle of 30 tablet cr
Angicard 2.6mg TabletNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Hochest Biotech Indiabottle of 25 tablets
Angicard 6.4mg TabletNitroglycerin (6.4mg)Hochest Biotech Indiabottle of 25 tablets
Anginil 2.6mg TabletNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Mediwin Laboratoriesbottle of 30 tablets
Anginita 2.6 Tablet CRNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Ednita Healthcarebottle of 30 tablet cr
Angiplat 2.5 Capsule TRNitroglycerin (2.5mg)Micro Labs Ltdbottle of 25 capsule tr
Angiplat 6.5 Capsule TRNitroglycerin (6.5mg)Micro Labs Ltdbottle of 25 capsule tr
Angispan - TR 2.5mg CapsuleNitroglycerin (2.5mg)USV Ltdbottle of 25 capsule tr
Angistat 2.5 Capsule TRNitroglycerin (2.5mg)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdstrip of 25 capsule tr
Angistat 6.5 Capsule TRNitroglycerin (6.5mg)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdstrip of 25 capsule tr
Angivex 2.6 SR TabletNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Thrivex Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.bottle of 30 tablet cr
Angiwell 2.6mg TabletNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Corona Remedies Pvt Ltdpacket of 30 tablets
Angiwell 6.4mg TabletNitroglycerin (6.4mg)Corona Remedies Pvt Ltdstrip of 30 tablets
Anglit 2.6 Tablet CRNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Tas Med India Pvt Ltdstrip of 30 tablet cr
Anguil 2.6mg Tablet SRNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Fawn Incorporationbottle of 30 tablet sr
Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SRNitroglycerin (6.4mg)Fawn Incorporationbottle of 30 tablet sr
Bioglyc 2.6 Tablet CRNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Bi-Cure Remediesbottle of 30 tablet cr
Bioglyc 6.4 Tablet CRNitroglycerin (6.4mg)Bi-Cure Remediesbottle of 30 tablet cr
BMD Max 2.5mg CapsuleNitroglycerin (2.5mg)Akumentis Healthcare Ltdstrip of 10 capsules
Caditril 2.6mg TabletNitroglycerin (2.6mg)Leeford Healthcare Ltdbottle of 30 tablets

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at Controlled Room Temperature 20°–25°C (68°–77°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

Medicines for the same conditions

Glyceryl trinitrate is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Angina pectoris, Acute myocardial infarction, Severe hypertension, Pulmonary edema, Angina Pectoris, Congestive Heart Failure.

For Angina pectoris: Nicorandil, Nifedipine.

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