Formulary Monographs [GLYCERYL TRINITRATE, 241208]
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GLYCERYL TRINITRATE
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NITRATES AND NITRITES
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Used in treatment of angina at the onset of the attack, and in some cases for prophylaxis.
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Over dosage:- palpitations, dizziness, blurred vision, headache, flushing followed by pallor. Postural hypotension, bradycardia, lightheadedness, reflux esophagus, contact dermatitis.
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Acute angina treatment: Sublingual Tablets (0.15 -0.6mg) or spray
(0.4mg) may be repeated every 5 minutes until relief occurs; or 3 doses have been taken. To be taken under the tongue. Patients are tobe dispensed one full bottle of tablets every 2- |
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