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Difference between nitroglycerine sublingual and tablets for anginal pain etc?

ChookityPop

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I have OI that has worsened. I have these new symptoms that starts with shortness of breath before I get this pressing heavy feeling in my left chest. Tried nitroglycerine sublingual spray a while back that seemed to be very helpful. Im now on the lookout for nitroglycerine sublingual spray but I have only found a source for tablets atm. Will ask my GP this week too.

Can I ask what your experiences has been with the different variants?

Found this:
Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate, CAS 55-63-0, NTG) administered with an oral spray may be more effective in relieving anginal pain than sublingual tablets especially when the patient's mouth is dry.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9079231/

When it comes to tablets, what dosing and schedule should one follow?

I will research this further but wanted to ask you guys.
 

LINE

Senior Member
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Not sure if this helps, but I was put on Imdur which is a script (Isosorbide mononitrate) for blood pressure. It modulates nitric oxide. I have no complaints.