Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Chemical Class
Nitropropane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
C01DA02, C05AE01
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Glyceryl Trinitrate is a vasodilator (expands the blood vessels) Glyceryl Trinitrate is used for symptomatic treatment of angina to treat...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Nitropropane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antianginal Agents and Vasodilators pharmacological group
Glyceryl Trinitrate also known as Trinitrin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Nitropropane. It belongs to EDRF (NO) agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antianginal Agents and Vasodilators pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Glyceryl Trinitrate is 227.10.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Sublingual
0.5 to 1 mg — As recommended.
As required glyceryl trinitrate can be repeated every 3 minutes untill pain relieves.
2
Adult · Topical
5 to 10 mg — As recommended.
glyceryl trinitrate 2% ointment can be used every 4-6 hours as required
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Glyceryl Trinitrate is contraindicated in conditions like Glaucoma, Hypovolemia, Cardiac temponade, Cardiomyopathy, Cor pulmonale, Mitral valve prolapse, Raised intracranial pressure
Important Warnings
Excessive use of glyceryl trinitrate may cause headache, so reduce the dose & use analgesics (painkiller)
Patients with gastrointestinal (GI) hypermotility or malabsorption syndrome should take oral or sublingual sustained release capsules rather than tablets
In terminating treatment of angina, gradually reduced the dose in order to avoid withdrawal reactions
It should not be used in patients with severe hypotension, hypovolemia marked anemia, heart failure due to obstruction, raised intracranial pressure or angle closure glaucoma
It should be used with caution in patients with impaired kidney or liver function or hypothyroidism
Hypothermia, cerebrovascular disease disease lung disease, lung disease or cor pulmonale pregnancy, lactation mitral value proloapse syncope
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Glyceryl Trinitratewhich give rise to further complications include TachycardiaBradycardiaCollapse. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Glyceryl Trinitrate include HypotensionFlushingTachycardiaComaPalpitationsMetabolic acidosisHeadacheCardiovascular collapseSyncopeNeurologic deficitMethemoglobinemiaIncreased intracranial pressure
Drug Interactions
Glyceryl Trinitrate is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholAlprostadilEnhanced hypotensive effects when alprostadil given with Nitrates (e.g Glyceryl trinitrate).ApomorphineSublingual apomorphine enhances hypotensive effecs of nitrates.AspirinAtropine (Sulphate)Ergotamine (Tartrate)glyceryl trinitrate increase oral bioavailibilty and plasma concentration of dihydroergotamine in patients with orthostatic hypotensionHeparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl)Imipramine (HCl)Quinagolide (HCl)Rauwolfia ReserpineReserpine These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Store Between 15°C-30°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 302.39
DRAP approved maximum price · 120 capsules with automizer · approved 18 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAP120 capsules with automizerRs 302.39
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