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Glyceryl Trinitrate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: GLYCERINE TRINITRATE

Strength: 0.5 mg | Form: Sublingual Tablets

Price in UAE: AED 28.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Glyceryl Trinitrate

Class: | Nitrate vasodilator Use: | Treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease; management of acute angina attacks Adult dose: | 0.5 mg sublingually as needed for acute angina; may repeat every 5 minutes as necessary, up to 3 doses within 15 minutes Pediatric dose: | Safety and efficacy not established; not typically recommended for pediatric use Side effects: | Headache, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea Contraindications: | Severe ane

Drug Class

Nitrate vasodilator

Uses & Indications

Treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease; management of acute angina attacks

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F) in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Bristol Laboratories, UNITED KINGDOM

Package Size

100's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 28.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

0.5 mg sublingually as needed for acute angina; may repeat every 5 minutes as necessary, up to 3 doses within 15 minutes

Pediatric Dose

Safety and efficacy not established; not typically recommended for pediatric use

Side Effects

Headache, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea

Contraindications & Precautions

Severe anemia, hypotension, increased intracranial pressure, concurrent use with phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil), known hypersensitivity to nitrates

Important Warnings

Use with caution in patients with a history of myocardial infarction, severe liver or kidney disease, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding; may cause significant hypotension, especially when combined with other antihypertensive agents.

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Glyceryl Trinitrate available in UAE pharmacies:

ANGISED 0.5 mg Tablets CARDISPRAY 0.4 mg Sublingual Spray GLYCERINE TRINITRATE 0.5 mg Sublingual Tablets GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 0.5 mg Sublingual Tablets GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 0.5 mg Sublingual Tablets GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 0.5 mg Sublingual Tablets GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 5 mg/10ml Solution For Injection GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection GLYCERYL TRINITRATE 5 mg/ml Solution For Injection

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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