Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment)
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
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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)
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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
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Warnings
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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
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Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
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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
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Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Nitroglycerin (Topical ointment) in the drug label.
Overdosage
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Pharmacology
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Mechanism of Action
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Structure
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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
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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
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Drug Shortage Status
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.