Nitroglycerin Capsules
Indicated to address acute chest pain to manage coronary oxygen balance and alleviate cardiac load.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Nitroglycerin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 0.5mg · 2.5mg · 6.5mg
The exact manufacturer offered is confirmed by the fulfilment partner before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Nitroglycerin Capsules vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Nitroglycerin Capsules details
- Conditions
- Angina Pectoris Prevention · Acute Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- nitrolingual
- Therapeutic class
- Vasodilator
- Pharmacological class
- Organic Nitrate
- Contraindications
- concurrent use of PDE5 inhibitors; severe anaemia; uncompensated heart failure
- Minor side effects
- headache; flushing; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- orthostatic hypotension; reflex tachycardia; palpitations
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiovascular shock, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 1–3 minutes
- Duration
- 30–60 minutes
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Protect from moisture and light.
- Drug interactions
- Sildenafil; Alcohol; Antihypertensives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Use if clearly indicated. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
indicated to address acute chest pain to manage coronary oxygen balance and alleviate cardiac load.
Mechanism of action
Releases nitric oxide inside venous and arterial walls, dilating vessels to reduce cardiac pre-load and coronary artery spasm.
What you will receive
Nitroglycerin Capsules is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Nitroglycerin, rather than under a brand.
- The fulfilment partner confirms the offered manufacturer and product before supply.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form and pack shown at checkout before confirming an order.