Key facts about Nitrostat
What is Nitrostat?
Nitrostat is the brand name for nitroglycerin and is available as a sublingual tablet.
What dosages is Nitrostat available in?
Nitrostat is available as 0.3 mg; 0.4 mg; 0.6 mg sublingual tablet.
What is Nitrostat used for?
Nitrostat is a nitrate that is used for the prevention and treatment of angina (chest pain due to tight blood vessels in the heart).
How does Nitrostat work?
Nitrostat is a nitrate. This medication causes the blood vessels in your heart to open up (dilate). This helps blood reach the heart better. More blood flow to the heart puts less stress on the heart and relieves heart-related chest pain.
How do I take Nitrostat?
Nitrostat is typically taken as one tablet (0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, or 0.6 mg) at the first sign of chest pain. You can take another dose every 5 minutes as needed if you aren’t getting any relief. But don’t take more than 3 tablets in a 15-minute period; get medical help if you still have chest pain.
Is it safe for me to take Nitrostat?
Nitrostat is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you are taking a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitor, such as avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, or a soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) stimulator, have severe anemia, increased intracranial pressure, hypersensitivity to Nitrostat or to other nitrates or nitrites or any excipient, or circulatory failure and shock.
Nitrostat Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Nitrostat:
- Low blood pressure
- Headache
- Tingling or burning feeling in the mouth
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Chest pounding
Nitrostat Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Nitrostat. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Nitrostat
The following medications may interact with Nitrostat:
- Ergotamine: increased bioavailability of ergotamine. Avoid concomitant use
Who makes Nitrostat?
Pfizer Inc.
Is Nitrostat safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Nitrostat will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
