Glyceryl Trinitrate 500mcg Tablets

1. Glyceryl Trinitrate tablets may be used for preventing or stopping chest pain in the condition angina pectoris; which is a pain or tightness of the chest caused by a lack of oxygen reaching the heart muscle.

1. 1 to 2 tablets should be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve slowly; this dose should be repeated if symptoms are not relieved. If pain persists after a total of 3 doses in 15 minutes you should be advised to seek medical advice.


2. If you are elderly, it is particulary important to take this medicine exactly as directed by the doctor.


3. Do not swallow the tablets.

Glyceryl Trinitrate is one of a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. These medicines work by relaxing the muscle layer in the blood vessel wall of the heart. This reduces the strain on the heart by making it easier to pump blood.

Do not take Glyceryl trinitrate if you:

have ever had an allergic reaction to glyceryl trinitrate or any of the ingredients in the tablet
have a sensitivity to nitrates
are being treated for anaemia
have raised pressure within your head including that caused by an accident to your head or bleeding to the brain
have a condition called glaucoma
have a condition where your blood pressure is very low or your blood is not circulating properly
have heart valve problems, inflammation of the heart surface, build up of fluids under the surface of the heart or obstructive heart failure
are taking sildenafil (Viagra) or similar medicines (phoshodiestrase type 5 inhibitors) used for the treatment of erection dysfunction
Talk to your doctor before taking Glyceryl trinitrate if you have:

severe liver or kidney problems
an under active thyroid gland
had a recent heart attack
low body temperature
malnutrition
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of the following:

silenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis)or vardenafil (Levitra, medicines belonging to the group of medicines called phoshodiestrase type 5 inhibitors
heparin
medicines used to treat high blood pressure
medicines that can cause dryness of the mouth (amitriptyline, disopyramide, atropine, and propantheline).