Angina:
Indications for: NITRO-BID
Prophylaxis of angina. Not for acute attacks.
Adult Dosage:
Apply, using applicator, usually to the chest and occlude. Initially ½ inch on awakening and then 6 hrs later; may increase to 1 inch, then to 2 inches twice daily.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
NITRO-BID Contraindications:
Concomitant sildenafil.
NITRO-BID Warnings/Precautions:
Acute MI. CHF. Hypotension. Volume depleted. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
NITRO-BID Classification:
Nitrate.
NITRO-BID Interactions:
See Contraindications. Severe hypotension with sildenafil. Vasodilating effects potentiated with alcohol, other vasodilators. Orthostatic hypotension with calcium channel blockers.
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, dizziness, flushing, orthostatic hypotension, rash; syncope, methemoglobinemia (rare).
How Supplied:
Oint—30g, 60g (w. applicator); Oint—48 x 1g packets
