Glyceryl Trinitrate (Nitroglycerin) Sublingual Spray

Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This medicine works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. It has a very short-lived effect.

Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray should be taken at the first sign of chest pain. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Seek medical help immediately if your chest pain continues for more than 15 minutes. Some people may be advised to use this medicine prior to any exertional activity or exercise, which may precipitate angina.

The most common side effect of this medicine is a headache which may be severe. This can sometimes be helped by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol. You may also experience lightheadedness, which could increase your risk of having a fall, and other side effects such as flushing, weakness, and increased heart rate.

Do not use this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension), or erectile dysfunction; or if you have anemia or glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye). Always tell your doctor what other health conditions you have and what other medicines you are taking. It is best not to drink alcohol with this medicine as it increases some of the side effects. If you are affected by dizziness, avoid driving. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses Of Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray

• Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Benefits Of Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is a chest pain that is usually caused by narrowing of the blood vessels which supply your heart. This means your heart does not get enough oxygen. Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray works quickly to relax the muscles and blood vessels in your heart so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart. This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes.
You should take this medicine at the first sign of chest pain. If the first tablet does not work, you can take a second tablet after 5 minutes. However, if your chest pain does not go away after 15 minutes, you should get urgent medical attention. This could be a sign of a heart attack. Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray also helps prevent chest pain if taken before exercising or doing other strenuous activities.

Side Effects Of Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Glyceryl Trinitrate

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

How To Use Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray

To use the spray, open your mouth, lift your tongue and press the bottle button down firmly to spray the medicine under your tongue. Close your mouth after you have sprayed the dose. You should not shake the bottle before use. Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time

How Glyceryl Trinitrate Sublingual Spray Works

Glyceryl Trinitrate Spray is a nitrate. It works by improving blood supply to heart and relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain). Relaxation of blood vessels lowers blood pressure.