Nitrostat

Uses of  Nitrostat

Nitrostat is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.

Nitrostat sublingual tablets are used to treat a type of chest pain called angina.

Precautions and Warnings

You should not use Nitrostat if you are also using medicine to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Do not take erectile dysfunction medicine (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and others) while you are using Nitrostat.

You should not use sublingual Nitrostat if you have severe anemia, increased pressure inside your skull, circulation problems, chest pain that spreads to your jaw or shoulder, or signs of shock (pale skin, suddenly feeling light-headed).

Seek emergency medical attention if you have early symptoms of a heart attack (chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sweating, general ill feeling).

Get emergency medical help if you still have chest pain after using a total of 3 doses in 15 minutes, or if you have chest pain that seems unusual.

You may not be able to use Nitrostat if you have:

• severe anemia (low red blood cells);
• increased pressure inside the skull;
• circulation problems or shock (pale or clammy skin, cold sweat, numbness or tingling, fast or irregular heartbeats, or feeling like you might pass out); or
• if you also take riociguat or vericiguat.

Do not use erectile dysfunction medicine (such as Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra) or you could have a sudden and serious decrease in blood pressure.

To make sure Nitrostat is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• an allergic reaction to nitroglycerin;
• a heart attack or other heart problems; or
• low blood pressure.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Nitrostat is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Angina Pectoris: 0.3 to 0.6 mg sublingually or in the buccal pouch every 5 minutes as needed, up to 3 doses in 15 minutes; if pain persists after maximum dose, prompt medical attention is recommended.

Usual Adult Dose for Angina Pectoris Prophylaxis: 0.3 to 0.6 mg sublingually or in the buccal pouch 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in activities that might precipitate an acute attack

Side Effects

Commom Side effects:

• flushing (sudden warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
• feeling light-headed, fainting;
• headache, dizziness; or
• numbness, tingling, burning pain.