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NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL SPRAY (nitroglycerin) lingual spray
Initial U.S. Approval: 1997
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray is a nitrate vasodilator indicated for acute relief of an attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease ( 1).
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
At the onset of an attack, administer onto or under the tongue. Repeat every 5 minutes as needed (
2-2.1).
Do up to three metered sprays within a 15-minute period. If chest pain persists, advise prompt medical attention (
2-2.1).
May be used prophylactically 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in activities that might precipitate an acute attack (
2-2.1).
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Lingual spray, 400 mcg per spray, available in 60 or 200 metered sprays per container ( 3).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) Inhibitors, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, or soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator (riociguat). (
4-4.1,
7-7.1)
Severe anemia. (
4-4.2)
Increased intracranial pressure. (
4-4.3)
Hypersensitivity to Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray or to other nitrates or nitrites or any excipient. (
4-4.4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to tolerance. ( 5-5.1)
Hypotension: Severe hypotension may occur. ( 5-5.2)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions occurring at a frequency greater than 2 % are headache, dizzinesss and paresthesia (6).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Jacksonville Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-235-6203 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Antihypertensives: Possible additive hypotensive effects. (
7-7.2)
Ergotamine: increased bioavailability of ergotamine. Avoid concomitant use (
7-7.3)
See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.
Revised: 8/2018