Product Description
Name:NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL SPRAY
Dosage:500 mcg per Spray, 200 Metered Sprays
Use:
Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray is indicated for acute relief of an attack or prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.
Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray
Read this Instructions for Use before you start using Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray and each time you get your prescription refilled. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
Important information:
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- Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray is for use onto or under the tongue. Do not inhale Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray.
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- A dose of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray may be either 1 or 2 sprays. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions about how many sprays you should use for each dose. Doses should be separated by approximately 5 minutes.
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- You should not use more than 3 sprays of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray within 15 minutes.
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- Get emergency medical help right away if you still have chest pain after using a total of 3 sprays of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray.
Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray parts:
FIGURE A
How should I use Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray?
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- It is best to use Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray while you are resting and in a sitting position.
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- Do not shake the Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container.
Priming Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray:
Before you use Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray for the first time, you must prime it. To prime your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray, follow the steps below:
Step 1. Remove the plastic cap from the container.
- (See Figure B)
FIGURE B
Step 2. Hold the container upright and facing away from yourself and others. Press down on the top of the grooved button 5 times.
(See Figure C)
FIGURE C
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- Your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray is now primed. You are ready to give your first dose.
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- If you do not use your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray within 6 weeks, you will need to prime it again by pressing down on the top of the grooved button 1 time.
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- If you do not use your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray within 3 months, you will need to re-prime it by pressing down on the top of the grooved button up to 5 times.
Giving a dose of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray:
Step 3. Hold your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container upright with your index finger on top of the grooved button.
Step 4. Open your mouth and bring the Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container as close to your mouth as possible.
Step 5. Press down on the top of the grooved button firmly with your index finger to release the spray onto or under your tongue. (See Figure D). The grooved button can help you make sure the canister is turned to the correct position if you are administering the spray in the dark.
FIGURE D
Step 6. Release the grooved button and close your mouth right away. Avoid swallowing right after using Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray. Do not spit out Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray or rinse your mouth for 5 to 10 minutes after using Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray.
Step 7. If a second dose of Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray is needed, repeat Steps 3 through 6 above.
Step 8. Replace the plastic cap.
Check the level of the fluid in your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container regularly.
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- Check the container in an upright position.
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- The end of the center tube should be covered by the fluid in the Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container. If the level of the fluid falls below the end of the center tube, sprays will not provide enough Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray.
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- Replace your Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container before the fluid level falls below the end of the center tube.
How should I store Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray?
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- Store Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray at room temperature 68°F – 77°F (20°C – 25°C)
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- Do not forcefully open or burn the Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray container after use.
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- Do not spray Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray toward flames.