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Nitroglycerin

Generic: NITROGLYCERIN

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Inc
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
SUBLINGUAL
FDA Set ID
c555f8de-477f-0225-98a2-baf8945bbd63
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Nitroglycerin is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

Nitroglycerin is a nitrate vasodilator indicated for relief of an attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

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Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail elsewhere in the label: • Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Headache [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4.4)] Vertigo, dizziness, weakness, palpitation, and other manifestations of postural hypotension may develop occasionally, particularly in erect, immobile patients.

Marked sensitivity to the hypotensive effects of nitrates (manifested by nausea, vomiting, weakness, diaphoresis, pallor, and collapse) may occur at therapeutic doses.

Syncope due to nitrate vasodilatation has been reported.

Flushing, drug rash, and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy.

Most common adverse reactions occurring at a frequency greater than 2% are headache, dizziness and paresthesia.

(6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc., at 1-888-375-3784 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.