Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Leaflet NITROGLICERINA 0.5mg sublingual tablets
- Product code:
- W42792002
- Quantity:
- 20
- Indicated for:
- angina pectoris
- Route of administration:
- sublingual
- Substance:
- nitroglycerine (antihypertensive)
- ATC
- C01DA02 — Cardiovascular system | Vasodilators used in cardiac diseases | Organic nitrates
Precautions:
Hypotension / fall risk
May lower blood pressure and increase the risk of falls.
Nitroglycerin is a medication primarily used for the treatment and prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart). It belongs to the class of organic nitrates and works by relaxing and dilating blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart and reducing its workload.
Nitroglycerin is available in various forms, including sublingual tablets, sprays, transdermal patches, ointments, and intravenous solutions. Sublingual tablets and sprays are used for rapid relief of angina pain, while patches and ointments are used to prevent angina episodes.
Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, low blood pressure (hypotension), facial flushing, and nausea. In rare cases, it may cause allergic reactions or severe hypotension.
Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients taking phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil), as the combination can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure. It is also not recommended in cases of severe hypotension, severe anemia, or recent myocardial infarction without medical supervision.
It is important for patients to strictly follow their doctor's instructions regarding nitroglycerin use, avoid overdosing, and report any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms.
Nitroglycerin is available in various forms, including sublingual tablets, sprays, transdermal patches, ointments, and intravenous solutions. Sublingual tablets and sprays are used for rapid relief of angina pain, while patches and ointments are used to prevent angina episodes.
Common side effects include headaches, dizziness, low blood pressure (hypotension), facial flushing, and nausea. In rare cases, it may cause allergic reactions or severe hypotension.
Nitroglycerin is contraindicated in patients taking phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil), as the combination can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure. It is also not recommended in cases of severe hypotension, severe anemia, or recent myocardial infarction without medical supervision.
It is important for patients to strictly follow their doctor's instructions regarding nitroglycerin use, avoid overdosing, and report any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms.
General data about NITROGLICERINA 0.5mg
- Substance:
- nitroglycerine
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W42792002
- Concentration:
- 0.5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- sublingual tablets
- Quantity:
- 20
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Price:
- 33.98 RON
- Prescription status:
- P-6L — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is not retained by the pharmacy and may be renewed; the prescription may be used for 6 months from the date of issue.
Pharmaceutical forms available for nitroglycerine
Concentrations available for nitroglycerine
- 0.4mg/dose
- 0.5mg
- 10mg/24h
- 1mg/ml
- 2.6mg
- 25mg
- 5mg/ml
Compensation lists for NITROGLICERINA 0.5mg Zentiva
A - Sublist A with 90% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 33.98 RON
- Copayment
- 2.37 RON
- Patient
- 31.61 RON