Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment)
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trials Experience of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Administration in the drug label.
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) and IV administrations.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.
Structure
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Structure in the drug label.
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) How Supplied in the drug label.
Storage
There is limited information regarding Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) Storage in the drug label.
Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
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Look-Alike Drug Names
A® — B®
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.