Glyceryl Trinitrate
Indications
- Prophylaxis of angina
- Treatment of angina
- Control of hypertension and myocardial ischaemia during and after cardiac surgery, Induction of controlled hypotension during surgery, Congestive heart failure, Unstable angina
- Anal fissure
- Maintenance of venous patency (‘5’ patch only)
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Drug Interactions
7 drug interactions identified for Glyceryl Trinitrate. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
nitrates Heart failure due to obstruction; hypothermia; hypothyroidism; hypoxaemia; malnutrition; metal-containing transdermal systems should be removed before magnetic resonance imaging procedures, c...
Side Effects
nitrates Common or very common Arrhythmias; asthenia; cerebral ischaemia; dizziness; drowsiness; flushing; headache; hypotension; nausea; vomiting Uncommon Circulatory collapse; diarrhoea; skin reacti...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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