When should I take sublingual nitroglycerin?
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When should I take sublingual nitroglycerin?
Take this medicine by mouth as needed. At the first sign of an angina attack (chest pain or tightness) place one tablet under your tongue. You can also take this medicine 5 to 10 minutes before an event likely to produce chest pain. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Should you lie down after taking nitroglycerin?
Sit or lie down to take your nitroglycerin. If you are driving, pull over and park the car. Taking nitroglycerin can lower your blood pressure, which could cause you to pass out if you are standing up.
How many times do I take nitroglycerin before calling 911?
Most of us were taught to recommend taking one SL NTG every 5 minutes…and call 911 if there’s no relief after the THIRD dose. But the guidelines now say to call 911 if there’s no relief 5 minutes after just ONE dose.
What should you not do after taking nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin can cause dizziness during the first few hours after you take it. You shouldn’t drive or use machinery until you know how this medication affects you. This drug can also cause other side effects.
What are the directions for taking nitroglycerin?
Adults—1 tablet placed under the tongue or between the cheek and gum at the first sign of an angina attack. 1 tablet may be used every 5 minutes as needed, for up to 15 minutes. Do not take more than 3 tablets in 15 minutes.
Can I take nitroglycerin before bed?
Even if you’re not using one of the nitroglycerin medicines, your doctor may want you to take an angina pill at bedtime to keep you protected during those vulnerable early morning hours. You can take a sublingual nitro for any angina that occurs while you’re also using nitro patches.
What does it mean if chest pain is relieved by Nitro?
If the heart muscle can’t get enough oxygen because of a blockage in blood flow, the strain causes the pain of angina. The pain is relieved by stopping the event that caused the strain, or by taking nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin widens the coronary arteries to allow more oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart.
How do you take a sublingual pill?
If you are using the sublingual tablet:
- Do not cut, crush, chew, or swallow it.
- Place the tablet under the tongue until it is dissolved.
- If you take 2 or more tablets at a time, place all of the tablets in different places under the tongue at the same time.
Can you eat after taking nitroglycerin?
Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets should not be chewed, crushed, or swallowed. They work much faster when absorbed through the lining of the mouth. Place the tablet under the tongue or between the cheek and gum, and let it dissolve. Do not eat, drink, smoke, or use chewing tobacco while a tablet is dissolving.
What time of day should you take nitroglycerin?
Adults—1 tablet placed under the tongue or between the cheek and gum at the first sign of an angina attack. 1 tablet may be used every 5 minutes as needed, for up to 15 minutes. Do not take more than 3 tablets in 15 minutes. To prevent angina from exercise or stress, use 1 tablet 5 to 10 minutes before the activity.
How quickly does nitroglycerin work?
This allows the arteries and veins to open up, allowing more blood to flow through. Healthcare professionals call this action vasodilation. During an angina attack, a person will experience intense chest pain. Nitroglycerin will start working within 1–3 minutes , but its maximal effect occurs after 5 minutes.
How long do I keep sublingual under my tongue?
Official answer. Subutex should be kept under the tongue until it has completely dissolved (which takes 4 to 8 minutes on average). Do not swallow, chew, or move the film after it is placed under the tongue, as doing any of these makes the medicine less effective.
Do you swallow sublingual tablets after they dissolve?
It is administered as a tablet that you dissolve under your tongue, and it should never be chewed or swallowed. Even talking while the tablet is dissolving can lower the amount of medicine absorbed. To take Subutex correctly: Only take as much as your doctor tells you.
