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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
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At the onset of an attack, administer onto or under the tongue. Repeat every 5 minutes as needed (2.1).
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Do up to three metered sprays within a 15-minute period. If chest pain persists, advise prompt medical attention (2.1).
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May be used prophylactically 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in activities that might precipitate an acute attack (2.1).
DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Lingual spray, 400 mcg per spray, available in 60 or 200 metered sprays per container. ( 3)
CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Use of phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, or soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator (riociguat). (4.1)
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Severe anemia. (4.2)
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Increased intracranial pressure. (4.3)
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History of hypersensitivity to Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray or to other nitrates or nitrites or any excipient. (4.4)
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Tolerance: Excessive use may lead to tolerance. (5)
Hypotension: Severe hypotension may occur. (5)
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Most common adverse reactions occurring at a frequency greater than 2% are headache, dizziness and paresthesia (6).
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Perrigo at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
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Antihypertensives: Possible additive hypotensive effects. (7.2)
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Ergotamine: increased bioavailability of ergotamine. Avoid concomitant use (7.4)
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Revised: 10/2018