Angina:
Indications for: NITROLINGUAL
Acute attacks and prophylaxis of angina.
Adult Dosage:
1–2 sprays at onset of attack, onto or under tongue while sitting; max 3 sprays/15 minutes. May use prophylactically 5–10 minutes before exertion. Do not inhale spray. Do not rinse mouth for 5–10 minutes after use.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
NITROLINGUAL Contraindications:
Concomitant sildenafil.
NITROLINGUAL Warnings/Precautions:
Acute or recent MI. Hypotension. Monitor for tolerance. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Volume depletion. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
NITROLINGUAL Classification:
Nitrate.
NITROLINGUAL Interactions:
See Contraindications. Hypotension potentiated with sildenafil, alcohol, vasodilators, calcium channel blockers, other vasoactive drugs. Do not use epinephrine to treat hypotension from nitrate overdose.
Adverse Reactions:
Headache, dizziness, flushing, orthostatic hypotension, paresthesia, tachycardia, nausea, rash.
How Supplied:
Spray—12g (200 metered sprays); 4.9g (60 metered sprays)