GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 0.5mg

As a short-acting vasodilator in the:

• Relief of angina pectoris
• Prophylaxis of angina pectoris
• Relief of acute spontaneous coronary artery spasm

Pharmacotherapeutic group: vasodilators used in cardiac diseases; organic nitrates

Glyceryl Trinitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. These medicines work by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart. This reduces the strain on the heart by making it easier to pump blood.

Please refer to the instructions on the prescription established by your medical doctor.

Method of administration

Do not swallow the tablets.
Glyceryl trinitrate must be placed under the tongue (administered sublingually) and retained in the mouth until dissolved or discarded. A local burning or tingling sensation may occur.

Adults

• Treatment of acute attacks of Angina Pectoris
  When angina starts, 500micrograms glyceryl trinitrate (one tablet) should be taken and if symptoms do not resolve, may be repeated at five minute intervals for a total of three doses. If symptoms have not resolved after a total of three doses, the patient should seek prompt medical attention. The patient should preferably rest in the sitting position because of the risk of symptomatic postural hypotension.
• Prophylaxis of Angina Pectoris
  Glyceryl trinitrate, 500micrograms (one tablet), may be used prior to activity which is likely to precipitate angina pectoris.
• Elderly
  Hypotension and syncope can be a particular problem with use of nitrates in the elderly. Patients should be advised to sit down whenever possible when taking sublingual glyceryl trinitrate.