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Indications

Nitrolingual Pumpspray is a medication that contains the active ingredient nitroglycerin. It belongs to a group of medicines called nitrates and is used to treat acute angina; a condition characterized by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 3 to 4 times daily. It is important to take the drug at the same time each day. Do not change the dosing times unless directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Swallow this medication whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules. Doing so can release the entire drug at once and may increase your risk of side effects.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Although unlikely, when this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well and may require different dosing. Tell your doctor if this medication stops working well (for example, you have worsening chest pain, or it occurs more often).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects include:

• Severe or throbbing headaches that do not become less severe with continued use of nitroglycerin;
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
• Slow heart rate
• Feeling like you might pass out
• New or worsening chest pain

Common side effects of nitroglycerin may include:

• Headache, dizziness
• Numbness, tingling, burning pain

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. 

Cautions

• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to similar drugs (such as isosorbide mononitrate); or nitrites; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: recent head injury, frequent stomach cramping/watery stools/severe diarrhea (GI hypermotility), lack of proper absorption of nutrients (malabsorption), anemia, low blood pressure, dehydration, other heart problems (such as recent heart attack).
• This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication, especially dizziness and lightheadedness, which could increase the risk of falls.
• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
• It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Nitrolingual Pumpspray is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Nitrolingual Pump spray:
  • 0.4 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Nitroglycerin is used when needed. If you are on a dosing schedule, skip any missed dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention. An overdose can be fatal.

Overdose symptoms may include a throbbing headache, confusion, pounding heartbeats, vision problems, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, sweating, clammy skin, blue lips, weak or shallow breathing, loss of movement, seizure, or fainting.

What should I avoid while using nitroglycerin?

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Drinking alcohol with nitroglycerin can cause side effects.

What other drugs will affect nitroglycerin?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

• Heart or blood pressure medication
• Migraine headache medicines such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect nitroglycerin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all drug interactions are listed here.

Resources:

1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/018705s017lbl.pdf
2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/nitroglycerin-oral-sublingual.html#side-effects
3. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a615006.html
4. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-18030/nitroglycerin-oral/details