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Nitro-bid Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Nitroglycerin 2% (15mg/inch); oint; contains lanolin.
Pharmacological Class
Nitrate.
How Supplied
Oint—30g, 60g (w. applicator); Oint—48 x 1g packets
Manufacturer
Nitro-bid Indications
Indications
Prophylaxis of angina. Not for acute attacks.
Nitro-bid Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply, using applicator, usually to the chest and occlude. Initially ½ inch on awakening and then 6 hrs later; may increase to 1 inch, then to 2 inches twice daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Nitro-bid Contraindications
Contraindications
Concomitant sildenafil.
Nitro-bid Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Nitro-bid Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Acute MI. CHF. Hypotension. Volume depleted. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Avoid abrupt cessation. Elderly. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Nitro-bid Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Nitro-bid Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications. Severe hypotension with sildenafil. Vasodilating effects potentiated with alcohol, other vasodilators. Orthostatic hypotension with calcium channel blockers.
Nitro-bid Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Headache, dizziness, flushing, orthostatic hypotension, rash; syncope, methemoglobinemia (rare).
Nitro-bid Clinical Trials
See Literature
Nitro-bid Note
Not Applicable
Nitro-bid Patient Counseling
See Literature
