Can you overdose on GTN spray?

Can you overdose on GTN spray?

If you use more GTN Spray than you should: Special treatment is not normally required. Overdose symptoms are usually the same as the stated side effects. Some people may experience a reaction similar to shock, with nausea, weakness and sweating.

When should angina spray be used?

You use the tablets or spray during an angina attack, or before any activity that’s likely to cause an attack. The most common side effects are headaches, feeling dizzy, weak, tired or sick (nausea), and flushing. Usually you will use GTN for a long time, possibly for the rest of your life.

How many times can you take nitroglycerin spray?

Adults—1 or 2 sprays on or under the tongue at the first sign of an chest pain. Sprays may be repeated every 5 minutes as needed. You must wait 5 minutes before administering a third spray if 2 sprays are used initially. Do not use more than 3 sprays in 15 minutes.

Is GTN spray harmful?

GTN also widens the blood vessels that go to the brain, which can cause some people to get a headache. Although unpleasant, this isn’t anything to worry about. Use the spray while sitting down to avoid the risk of dizziness and fainting.

How long does angina spray last?

Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is prescribed for chest pain associated with angina. Tablet and spray formulations are referred to as short-acting preparations. This is because the effect of the medicine lasts for around 20-30 minutes. They are used to provide rapid relief from the pain as and when it happens.

How long does nitro spray stay in your system?

Response and effectiveness. Nitroglycerin acts in the body for an extremely short period (the half-life is 1 to 4 minutes), although it is metabolized to longer-lived active metabolites.

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Does GTN spray work like Viagra?

GTN spray interacts with medicines to treat erectile problems such as sildenafil (Viagra, Avigra, Vedafil, Silvasta), tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra).