Nitroderm 5 mg 10 transdermal patches

Glyceryl trinitrate 5 mg transdermal patch

Why is glyceryl trinitrate used?

Glyceryl trinitrate (also known as nitroglycerin) is used to prevent or treat severe chest pain (angina) caused by heart problems. It may also be used to treat high blood pressure.

Do not use glyceryl trinitrate:

• If you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate, other nitrates, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

• If you suffer from low blood pressure.

• If you have low blood volume (due to severe blood loss).

• If you suffer from high pressure in the head.

• If you have inflammation of the outer lining of the heart or pressure on the heart.

• You suffer from anemia.

• If you are taking a medication to treat erectile problems such as sildenafil.

• If you are taking a medicine such as riociguat (guanylate cyclase stimulator).

Warnings and Precautions:

Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if you have:

• If you have heart problems.

• If you have thyroid problems.

• If you suffer from severe liver or kidney problems.

• If you suffer from glaucoma.

Possible side effects:

Stop using this product and seek immediate medical attention if you develop a rash; itching; red, blistered, or peeling skin; tightness in the chest or throat; difficulty breathing, swallowing, or speaking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. The frequency with which these side effects occur is not known.

Very common side effects:

• Nausea after the injection

Common side effects:

• Headache

• Irregular heartbeat with injection.

Other medicines and glyceryl trinitrate:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take.

Glyceryl trinitrate interacts with the following drugs:

• Sildenafil and similar medications used to treat erectile problems

• Medications used to treat depression

• Medications such as morphine

• Guanylate cyclase stimulators such as riociguat.

• Medications used to treat high blood pressure

• Medications used for migraines, such as ergotamine.

How to use glyceryl trinitrate:

• Use this medicine as directed by your doctor.

• Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area.

• The injection is given as an intravenous infusion over a certain period of time.

• The injection dose is determined by the doctor.

• For the patch, the usual dose is one or two patches daily.

How to store glyceryl trinitrate:

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).

• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton.