Nitrostat Use Warnings

What may interact with Nitrostat?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-certain migraine medicines like ergotamine and dihydroergotamine (DHE)
-medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction like sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil
-riociguat

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-alteplase
-aspirin
-heparin
-medicines for high blood pressure
-medicines for mental depression
-other medicines used to treat angina
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Nitrostat?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-anemia
-head injury, recent stroke, or bleeding in the brain
-liver disease
-previous heart attack
-an unusual or allergic reaction to nitroglycerin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Nitrostat?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if you feel your medicine is no longer working.

Keep this medicine with you at all times. Sit or lie down when you take your medicine to prevent falling if you feel dizzy or faint after using it. Try to remain calm. This will help you to feel better faster. If you feel dizzy, take several deep breaths and lie down with your feet propped up, or bend forward with your head resting between your knees.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are taking this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

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. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.