What is the route of administration of the drug Nitroglycerine?

What is the route of administration of the drug Nitroglycerine? Correct Answer <span style="">Sublingual</span>

Concept:-

  • Angina pectoris: It is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood.
  • Nitroglycerin tablet is used in angina pectoris.

Explanation:-

Nitroglycerin tablet:

  • Nitroglycerine is given as sublingual tablets, a sublingual aerosol spray, or buccal tablets.
  • These dosage forms may also be used before activity or stress which might provoke an attack.
  • One sublingual tablet is placed under the tongue.

Advice to a patient with angina pectoris regarding nitroglycerin tablets:

  • Do not chew, crush or swallow.
  • To take tablets empty stomach.
  • To take the tablet with a glass of water.
  • To store the tablets in a colored bottle away from sunlight.
  • May feel burning or tingling in the mouth as the tablet dissolves.

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