NITROGLYCERIN (NITRO-DUR) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

NITROGLYCERIN

What is the Trade Name for NITROGLYCERIN?

NITRO-DUR

What are the Indications for NITROGLYCERIN?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE Transdermal nitroglycerin is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute attack.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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