Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin) is an over-the-counter medication used to treat chest pain(angina) in people with heart conditions like coronary artery disease. This drug may also prevent chest pain when used before physical activities like exercise and sexual activity. Angina is a pain that keeps returning when the heart does not get enough blood. It feels like a pressing or squeezing pain in the chest underneath the breastbone. You may also feel angina in your neck, jaws, shoulder, and arms. The active ingredient in Nitrostat is Nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs called nitrates. It works by dilating blood vessels to improve blood flow and make it easier for the heart to pump blood. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Nitrostat from Canada manufactured by Pfizer in the strength of 0.3 mg and 0.6 mg sublingual tablets. Generic Nitroglycerin is not available. Nitrostat (nitroglycerin sublingual tablets) are available as small, round, white sublingual tablets in amber glass bottle in the quantity of 100 tablets.
Get medical help immediately if you have any signs or an allergic reaction while taking Nitrostat. The most common side effects of Nitrostat may include the following:
• Burning pain;
• Dizziness;
• Fainting;
• Headache;
• Light-headedness;
• Nausea;
• Numbness;
• Sudden warmth or flushing;
• Tingling
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, including:
• Blurred vision;
• Dry mouth;
• Fluttering in your chest;
• Pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder;
• Pounding heartbeat;
• Severe headache that does not stop even with continued use of Nitrostat;
• Slow heart rate
These are not all of the side effects of Nitroglycerin. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not take Nitrostat if you are allergic to Nitroglycerin or any ingredient in Nitrostat. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant;
• Are using medication for erectile dysfunction;
• Are using medicine to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension;
• Have blood circulation problems;
• Have chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder;
• Have ever had a heart attack or other heart problems;
• Have increased pressure in your skull;
• Have low blood pressure;
• Have severe anaemia;
• Have signs of shock
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between Nitrostat and other medicines, including riociguat, ergotamine, Viagra, sildenafil, bupivacaine, and tizanidine. In addition, aspirin, diuretics, blood pressure medicines, and drugs used to treat depression may interact with Nitrostat. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Nitrostat should only be used in pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks. It is unknown if this drug excretes into breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Only the smallest Nitrostat dose is needed to relieve acute anginal attack effectively. Excessive use may lead to the development of tolerance. Use Nitrostat precisely as prescribed by your doctor. Dissolve the sublingual tablet under the tongue or in the buccal pouch. Do not rinse your mouth or spit for 5 minutes after using the drug. Try to rest or stay seated when you use Nitroglycerin. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position. This drug may cause dizziness or fainting. Do not stop using this drug suddenly. You may experience a severe attack of angina. Drinking alcohol can increase side effects like dizziness, fainting, or light-headedness. Keep Nitrostat tablets in the original container and cap them tightly. Store at room temperature.
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