Precautions
How much nitroglycerin can kill you?
At levels of 75 mg/m3, nitroglycerin is immediately dangerous to life and health.
Can taking nitroglycerin hurt you?
Take it only when you have chest pain. If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include: throbbing headache.
Can nitroglycerin cause a heart attack?
In an ironic twist, researchers report that the classic heart-protecting medication nitroglycerin may actually cause heart attacks to be more severe if given over a prolonged period.Dec 1, 2011
What is the most serious side effect of nitroglycerin?
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fainting, fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
What does nitroglycerin do to the body?
Doctors usually prescribe nitroglycerin for angina pectoris, which often is called just "angina." It's sudden heart-related chest pain. It happens because something prevents the flow of blood to your heart muscle. Nitroglycerin helps widen the blood vessels so more blood gets to your heart muscle.Aug 7, 2020
How much nitroglycerin is too much?
Do not take more than 3 packets in 15 minutes. If you still have pain after you take a total of 3 packets, this is an emergency. Call 911.Feb 1, 2022
Will nitroglycerin stop a heart attack?
Nitroglycerin is a mainstay of care for heart disease. It's the go-to medicine for those suffering from bouts of chest pain, known as angina pectoris, who take it as a sublingual tablet or oral spray. And it's a standard treatment for heart attack patients, who get it also through an I.V.Nov 2, 2011
How long does nitroglycerin last in your system?
6. Response and effectiveness. Nitroglycerin acts in the body for an extremely short period (the half-life is 1 to 4 minutes), although it is metabolized to longer-lived active metabolites. However, these are less effective vasodilators than nitroglycerin.Jun 25, 2021
How do you take nitroglycerin for a heart attack?
How should this medicine be used? Nitroglycerin comes as a sublingual tablet to take under the tongue. The tablets is usually taken as needed, either 5 to 10 minutes before activities that may cause attacks of angina or at the first sign of an attack.
Should you lie down when taking nitroglycerin?
How do I use quick-acting nitroglycerin? Sit or lie down to take your nitroglycerin. If you are driving, pull over and park the car. Taking nitroglycerin can lower your blood pressure, which could cause you to pass out if you are standing up.
Can you take Xanax with nitroglycerin?
Interactions between your drugs Nitroglycerin and ALPRAZolam may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.