Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical

INFORMATION ABOUT NITROGLYCERIN / GLYCERYL TRINITRATE TOPICAL

Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical Uses

Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart Failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive emergency and anal fissure.

How Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical works

Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical works in anal fissure by relaxing smooth muscles of anus. This promotes blood flow , which allows fissure (tear) to heal and relieves pain.

Common side effects of Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Headache, Lightheadedness

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Expert advice for Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical

Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical helps in relieving pain due to a tear in the lining of the anus (anal fissure).
Dispose off after eight weeks of opening, even if there is still ointment left.
Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical can cause dizziness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause increased dizziness.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause increased dizziness.
It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
You may develop tolerance to Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause low blood pressure.
You have been prescribed Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical for the prevention and treatment of heart-related chest pain (angina).
Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase your physical activity, watch your weight and reduce stress.
Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause increased dizziness.
It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
You may develop tolerance to Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause low blood pressure.

Frequently asked questions for Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical

Q. How is glyceryl trinitrate topical taken/ what is glyceryl trinitrate ointment?

Glyceryl trinitrate topical can be taken in a number of ways- skin/rectal ointments, transdermal patches. Glyceryl trinitrate ointment is used in prevention of angina (chest pain due to reduced blood supply to heart) attack. It can also be used to treat anal fissure.