What is Nitro Dur patch used for?
This medication is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in people with a certain heart condition (coronary artery disease). Nitroglycerin belongs to a class of drugs known as nitrates. Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood.
Does nitroglycerin lower blood pressure?
Nitroglycerin dilates veins, relieving chest pain and lowering blood pressure.
When should I withhold nitroglycerin?
“Nitrates should not be given to patients with hypotension, marked bradycardia or tachycardia, RV infarction, or 5’phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within the previous 24 to 48 hours.”
Do you give Nitro to a stroke patient?
“In patients with a brain bleed, the patch appeared to worsen outcomes. So, treatment with nitroglycerin cannot be recommended very early after stroke.”
How do you use a Nitro Dur patch?
How to use Nitro-Dur Patch, Transdermal 24 Hours. You will usually use 1 patch a day and wear it for 12 to 14 hours or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce skin irritation, apply each new patch to a different area of skin.
What is Nitro Dur used to treat?
Indications and Usage for Nitro-Dur. Transdermal nitroglycerin is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute attack.
What should I know before taking Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin transdermal patch)?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin transdermal patch). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin transdermal patch) affects you.
What are the side effects of Nitro-Dur patch?
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Dizziness. Skin irritation. You may have headaches when you start taking Nitro-Dur (nitroglycerin transdermal patch). Most of the time it gets better with time.