Nitrolingual (Glyceryl Trinitrate) Pump Spray

Manufacturer: G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG | Active Ingredient: Glyceryl Trinitrate | Origin: New Zealand | Other Name: n/a

1. How does it work?

Nitrolingual pump spray contains the active ingredient glyceryl trinitrate, which is a type of medicine called a nitrate. It is used to help the heart work more easily.

Glyceryl trinitrate works by being converted in the body to a chemical called nitric oxide. This chemical is made naturally by the body and has the effect of making the veins and arteries relax and widen (dilate). When the blood vessels dilate in this way there is more space inside them and hence less resistance. This makes it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body.

Widening the veins also decreases the volume of blood that returns to the heart with each heartbeat. This makes it easier for the heart to pump that blood out again.

As a result of both these actions, the heart does not need as much energy to pump the blood around the body and therefore needs less oxygen.

Glyceryl trinitrate also widens the arteries within the heart itself, which increases the blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle.

2. Use

Prevention and relief of angina attacks.

3. Dosage

When angina occurs sit down and rest. While seated spray one puff of the spray into your mouth, preferably under your tongue. If necessaryt repeat with a second spray after 5 minutes. If angina is not relieved after 2 doses taken with 10 to 15 minutes, call the ambulance.

In circumstances or activities which you know will cause angina or discomfort spray one puff into your mouth, preferably under your tongue. Repeat with a second puff if necessary. This should be done a few minutes before attempting the activity that triggers your angina.

4. Possible side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Nausea
• Flushing
• Burning or stinging sensation in the mouth
• A drop in blood pressure that occurs when moving from a lying down or sitting position to sitting or standing, which results in dizziness and lightheadedness (postural hypotension)
• Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
• Decreased heart rate (bradycardia)
• Allergic skin reactions
• Fainting