Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin)

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Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin) is typically applied as one patch in the morning. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Important: Follow the instructions on the label. Do not use more of this product, or more often, than prescribed. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. To apply: thoroughly clean and dry the area, then apply the patch and press firmly. When you change patches, apply the new one at a different location. Wait a week before applying a patch at the same location. Patches are waterproof, you may swim or take a shower. If your patch comes off during the day, re-apply it or replace it with a new one. Remove patch after 12 to 14 hours. WARNING: Headaches or symptoms of low blood pressure such as weakness or dizziness, particularly when getting up suddenly from a sitting or lying down position, may result from taking too much nitroglycerin. If these symptoms occur, your doctor may reduce the dose or have you stop using the nitroglycerin patch. People who might be negatively affected by low blood pressure should use Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin) with caution. In addition to its desired action, Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin) may cause some side effects, notably:
It may cause headaches, low blood pressure, syncope (temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure).
It may cause rash, redness, itching and/or burning in the area where the patch was applied, chest pain, dyspnea (shortness of breath).
It may cause asthenia (abnormal physical weakness or lack of energy).
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin, other nitrates or nitrites (similar agents), or any component of the formulation, concurrent use with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (drugs used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: Avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil), concurrent use with soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (used to treat severe pulmonary arterial hypertension: a type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart), acute circulatory failure or shock (the clinical expression of circulatory failure that results in inadequate cellular oxygen utilization), early myocardial infarction (heart attack). Taking Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin) during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor.
A treatment with Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin) requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Nitro Dur (Nitroglycerin)