Minitran Patches (Nitroglycerin Patches) is a transdermal patch used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina) in people who have coronary artery disease. Minitran Patches will not treat an angina attack that has already begun. This patch may also be used for purposes not listed above. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of medications called nitrates, which works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. This reduces strain on the heart, and reduces the pain. Minitran patch should not be used just before physical activities to prevent chest pain.

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Common side effects Minitran Patches may include headache or feeling lightheaded. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice more serious side effects such as:

• Heart attack symptoms (chest pain, pressure in the chest, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, abdominal pain in women, nausea, sweating);
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
• Slow heart rate;
• Worsening chest pain

Minitran Patches can cause severe headaches. These headaches may gradually become less severe as you continue to use this medication. Do not stop using Minitran Patches. Ask your doctor before using any headache pain medication. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Contact your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

You should not use Minitran Patches if you are allergic to nitroglycerin, or if you have an allergy to any type of adhesive on a bandage or other transdermal skin patches, or if you are using a medication to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat. To make sure Minitran Patches are safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had a heart attack or other heart problems, a stroke or head injury, or low blood pressure. It is not known if Minitran Patches will affect an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known if this medication will pass into breast milk, or if it will harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding while taking this medication.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position while using Minitran Patches, as you may feel dizzy. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of this medication such as dizziness, drowsiness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting. Avoid the use of alcohol while using this medication. Minitran Patches may interact with several other medications, especially erectile dysfunction medications (sildenafil, avanafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil), aspirin, heparin, medication to treat blood clots, blood pressure medication, or ergot medication (dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine). This is not a complete list of interactions and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements you are currently taking or have recently taken in order to reduce the risk of any possible interactions. The efficacy of this medication in children has not yet been established. Consult with a doctor before using this medication in children.

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