Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal 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 (Intra-anal ointment) in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal 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 (Intra-anal ointment) in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal 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 (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal 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 (Intra-anal ointment) during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
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Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
Overdosage
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Pharmacology
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Structure
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Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal ointment) in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Nitroglycerin (Intra-anal 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.