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Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES
ANTIANGINALS
Nitroglycerin Tablets (NITROLINGUAL TABLETS) / Antianginal
DESCRIPTION
- It is a tablet containing 0.4mg of Nitroglycerin.
INDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Increased intracranial pressure. Hypersensitivity to the medication. Systolic BP < 90 mm Hg.
PRECAUTIONS
- It may induce headache that is sometimes severe. Patients may develop tolerance. The tablet should not be swallowed. Watch for hypotension.
DOSAGE
- 0.4 mg sublingually AND refer to appropriate PRACTICE PARAMETER for specific dosages.