How much nitroglycerin is in a tablet?

NITROSTAT is a stabilized sublingual compressed nitroglycerin tablet that contains 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg , or 0.6 mg nitroglycerin; as well as lactose monohydrate, NF; glyceryl monostearate, NF; pregelatinized starch, NF; calcium stearate, NF powder; and silicon dioxide, colloidal, NF.

How do you measure nitroglycerin ointment?

Lay the covered finger alongside the 1 inch dosing line on the side of the nitroglycerin ointment box so that the tip of the finger is at one end of the dosing line. Starting at the finger tip, squeeze the ointment onto your finger for the same length as marked on the box by the 1-inch dosing line.

What is the difference between ISDN and Ismn?

Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) is the active metabolite of ISDN and is primarily used in the management of chronic stable angina. It is not FDA-approved for treating heart failure. It has high bioavailability and a longer half-life (4-6 hours) than ISDN.

When to increase the dose of nitroglycerin ointment?

If you are using nitroglycerin ointment to prevent angina, your doctor will probably start you on a lower dose of nitroglycerin ointment and may gradually increase your dose as needed to control your angina. Nitroglycerin ointment may not work as well after it has been used for some time, especially at higher doses.

How much nitroglycerin to put on truncal skin?

TOPICAL OINTMENT: 1/2 inch (7.5 mg) topically upon rising and 1/2 inch (7.5 mg) 6 hours later; titrate as needed and tolerated. Comments: -Clinical trial doses have ranged from 1/2 to 2 inches (7.5 to 30 mg) applied to 36 square inches of truncal skin.

Which is the generic name for nitroglycerin patch?

Generic Name Nitroglycerin Intravenous Nitroglycerin Patch Nitroglycerin Ointment Nitroglycerin Sublingual Isosorbide Dinitrate Sublingual Isosorbide Dinitrate Isosorbide 5-Mononitrate

How to tell if nitroglycerin ointment does not go away?

Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: 1 lightheadedness. 2 dizziness. 3 redness or irritation of the skin that was covered by the ointment. 4 flushing.