Nitrolin Oral

Nitrolin Oral Uses

Nitroglycerin extended release capsules are used to prevent chest pain (angina). When used regularly, nitroglycerin can decrease the number and severity of attacks of chest pain from angina and improve your ability to exercise. This medication is called a nitrate. It works by relaxing blood vessels and allowing more blood to flow to the heart.

This medication should not be used to treat angina when it occurs. Use other medications (e.g., sublingual nitroglycerin) to relieve an angina attack as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.

How To Use Nitrolin Oral

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily in the morning without food or as directed by your doctor. Swallow this medication whole with at least half a glass of water (4 ounces or 120 milliliters). Do not crush, chew, or split the capsules. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase your risk of side effects. Exactly follow your doctor's directions on how often to take this drug. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to therapy.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue using this medication even if you feel well.

If you take this drug continuously all day, your body will become used to it and it will not work as well. To prevent this effect, your doctor will usually direct you to avoid taking this drug during a daily break time (usually 14 hours). Consult your doctor for more details.

Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Your condition may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Inform your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., the number of angina attacks increases).

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