Nitro-Dur (Transdermal)

Generic name:nitroglycerin (transdermal route) [ nye-troe-GLIS-er-in ]
Drug classes:Antianginal agents, Vasodilators

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 25, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Minitran
• Nitrek
• Nitro-Bid
• Nitro-Dur

In Canada

• Nitrodur 0.2
• Nitro-Dur 0.2
• Nitro-Dur 0.3
• Nitrodur 0.4
• Nitro-Dur 0.4
• Nitrodur 0.6
• Nitro-Dur 0.6
• Nitro-Dur 0.8
• Transderm-Nitro
• Trinipatch 0.2
• Trinipatch 0.4
• Trinipatch 0.6

Available Dosage Forms:

• Patch, Extended Release
• Ointment

Therapeutic Class: Antianginal

Chemical Class: Nitrate

Uses for Nitro-Dur

Nitroglycerin ointment or skin patch is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease. It does not work fast enough to relieve the pain of an angina attack that has already started.

Nitroglycerin belongs to the group of medicines called nitrates. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load. When used regularly on a long-term basis, this helps prevent angina attacks from occurring.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Nitro-Dur

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of nitroglycerin transdermal in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of nitroglycerin transdermal in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have low blood pressure and age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving nitroglycerin transdermal.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your h...