GTN Spray
Glyceryl Trinitrate
Ingredients & Drug Type
GTN Spray is listed as Cardiovascular containing Glyceryl Trinitrate. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Glyceryl Trinitrate
- Therapeutic class
- Cardiovascular
- Dosage form
- Spray
- Strength
- 400 mcg/dose
Dosing
- Frequency
- عند نوبة الذبحة
- Route
- sublingual
- Common catalog dose: بخّة 1–2 تحت اللسان.
- Frequency: عند نوبة الذبحة.
- Route: sublingual.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: اجلس قبل الاستخدام لتجنب الإغماء
Medical Overview
GTN Spray is listed as Cardiovascular containing Glyceryl Trinitrate. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
GTN spray is the angina pocket-rescue: sit down, one sublingual spray, relief in 1-3 minutes; the golden 3-dose rule — no relief 5 minutes after each of three sprays means call emergency services (possible MI, not angina). PDE5 inhibitors are lethally contraindicated (24-48h windows — patients hide them; ask directly). Spray outlives tablets (3 years shelf life).
Uses / Indications
- Acute angina pectoris
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- Headache
- flushing
- hypotension
- syncope
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- Use of PDE5 inhibitors within 24 hours
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- بروتوكولك المحفوظ: **اجلس أولاً** (الدوخة تُسقط الواقفين)
- بخة تحت اللسان بلا استنشاق ولا بلع فوري
- انتظر 5 دقائق
- كرر حتى 3 جرعات
- وما بعدها إسعاف بلا تفاوض — وكل ألم صدر جديد مختلف الطابع أو مصحوب بتعرق وغثيان وضيق نفس فالإسعاف فوراً بلا بروتوكول أصلاً. جرّب بخة تعريفية بحضرة طبيبك لتعرف إحساسها. تحقق من تاريخ الصلاحية كل بضعة أشهر. راجع قلبك دورياً عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- محرّم مثبطات PDE5 أعلاه (الأخطر سلوكياً — يتكتم عليه المرضى)
- الكحول يضاعف الهبوط
- وخافضات الضغط الأخرى تتراكب. لا يُستنشق البخاخ للرئة — تحت اللسان أو على باطن الخد.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is GTN Spray?
GTN Spray contains Glyceryl Trinitrate and is categorized as Cardiovascular. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of GTN Spray?
Catalog dosing information includes: بخّة 1–2 تحت اللسان. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using GTN Spray?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should GTN Spray be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.