How do you carry nitroglycerin tablets?

Nitroglycerin should be kept in the original glass container and must be tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency.

Can you buy nitroglycerin tablets over the counter?

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablet is a prescription drug that’s available as the brand-name drug Nitrostat. It’s also available as a generic drug. Generic drugs usually cost less than the brand-name version. In some cases, they may not be available in all strengths or forms as the brand-name drug.

How many nitroglycerin tablets can you take in a day?

Adults—2.5 to 6.5 milligrams (mg) 3 to 4 times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Can nitroglycerin tablets explode?

* Nitroglycerin can explode if SHOCKED or HEATED.

Where are nitroglycerin tablets kept?

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Store in original container. Protect from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed.

Are nitroglycerin pills expensive?

The cost for nitroglycerin sublingual tablet 0.4 mg is around $34 for a supply of 100 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.

What does it mean if chest pain is relieved by Nitro?

If the heart muscle can’t get enough oxygen because of a blockage in blood flow, the strain causes the pain of angina. The pain is relieved by stopping the event that caused the strain, or by taking nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin widens the coronary arteries to allow more oxygen-rich blood to flow to the heart.

What happens if you touch nitroglycerin?

* Nitroglycerin can affect you when breathed in and by passing through your skin. * Contact can irritate the skin and eyes. * High levels can interfere with the ability of the blood to carry Oxygen causing headache, fatigue, dizziness, and a blue color to the skin and lips (methemoglobinemia).

Can you use nitroglycerin tablets to make a bomb?

In pharmaceutical form, nitroglycerin (sometimes called glyceryl trinitrate, probably to prevent alarming patients) is used as a heart medication, which is unlike its unstable counterpart, as it cannot be rendered even slightly explosive.