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Glyceryl Trinitrate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: GLYCERYL TRINITRATE

Strength: 0.5 mg | Form: Sublingual Tablets

Price in UAE: AED 29.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Glyceryl Trinitrate

Class: | Nitrate vasodilator Use: | Treatment and prevention of angina pectoris; 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 in 15 minutes Pediatric dose: | Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients Side effects: | Headache, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to glyceryl trinitrate or other nitrates; severe

Drug Class

Nitrate vasodilator

Uses & Indications

Treatment and prevention of angina pectoris; 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 29.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

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

Pediatric Dose

Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients

Side Effects

Headache, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, tachycardia, nausea

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to glyceryl trinitrate or other nitrates; severe anemia; closed-angle glaucoma; concurrent use with phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil); hypotension

Important Warnings

Use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, hypotension, or those taking antihypertensive medications; may cause severe hypotension; tolerance may develop with prolonged use; should not be abruptly discontinued after long-term use

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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