Nitroglycerin (Nitroglycerin) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Headache which may be severe and persistent may occur immediately after use. Vertigo, dizziness, weakness, palpitation, and other manifestations of postural hypotension may develop occasionally, particularly in erect, immobile patients. Marked sensitivity to the hypotensive effects of nitrates (manifested by nausea, vomiting, weakness, diaphoresis, pallor, and collapse) may occur at therapeutic doses. Syncope due to nitrate vasodilatation has been reported. Flushing, drug rash, and exfoliative dermatitis have been reported in patients receiving nitrate therapy.

REPORTS OF SUSPECTED NITROGLYCERIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Possible Nitroglycerin side effects / adverse reactions in 51 year old male

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Luxembourg on 2011-10-06

Patient: 51 year old male

Reactions: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Suspect drug(s):
Diltiazem

Nitroglycerin

Other drugs received by patient: Gelafusine; Catapressan (Clonidine) (Clonidine); Zolpidem (Zolpidem) (Zolpidem); Dormicum (Midazolam) (Midazolam); Dolantine (Pethidine Hydrochloride) (Pethidine Hydrochloride); Diclofenac Sodium

Possible Nitroglycerin side effects / adverse reactions in 87 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2011-10-11

Patient: 87 year old female

Reactions: Breath Sounds Abnormal, Orthostatic Hypotension, Fall, Cerebral Haematoma

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Nitroglycerin
    Dosage: 5 mg/24h, 1 df daily
    Indication: Angina Pectoris
    End date: 2011-09-01

Metoprolol Tartrate
    Dosage: 50 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Ramipril
    Dosage: 1.25 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension

Clonazepam
    Dosage: 2.5 mg/ml at 3 gtt, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2011-09-01

Ramipril
    Dosage: 0.625 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral

Other drugs received by patient: Rosuvastatin Calcium; Gaviscon; Valproic Acid; Acetylsalicylate Lysine; Paracetamol; Citalopram; Pantoprazole

Possible Nitroglycerin side effects / adverse reactions in 55 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-12

Patient: 55 year old female

Reactions: Memory Impairment, Cardiac Disorder

Suspect drug(s):
Valsartan
    Dosage: 160 mg , 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Bupropion HCL
    Dosage: 300 mg, 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Ventolin
    Dosage: 90 mcg, 2 hr
    Indication: Asthma

Gabapentin
    Dosage: 6 dosage forms (2 dosage forms, 3 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fibromyalgia
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Gabapentin
    Dosage: 6 dosage forms (2 dosage forms, 3 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetic Neuropathy
    Start date: 2004-01-01

Vicodin
    Dosage: 4 hr, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Arthralgia
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Metformin Hydrodchloride/sitagliptin (Metformin and Sitagliptin)
    Dosage: 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Klonopin
    Dosage: 1 mg (0.5 mg, 2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Klonopin
    Dosage: 1 mg (0.5 mg, 2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Panic Attack

Prilosec
    Dosage: 40 mg (20 mg, 2 in d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Epipen
    Dosage: transdermal
    Indication: Hypersensitivity

Imiprex (Imipraminoxide Hydrochloride)
    Dosage: 100 mg, as required, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Migraine

Nitroglycerin
    Dosage: 0.4 mg, as required, other
    Indication: Chest Pain

Flovent
    Dosage: 220 mcg (110 mcg, 2 in 1 d)
    Indication: Asthma

Simvastatin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zyrtec
    Dosage: 10 mg (10 mg, 1 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypersensitivity
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Lozol
    Dosage: 1.25 mg, 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fluid Retention
    Start date: 2002-01-01

Carafate
    Dosage: 2 gm (1 gm, 2 in 1 d),oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease

Flonase
    Dosage: 500 mcg, 1 d), nasal
    Indication: Hypersensitivity

Multivitamin
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Zanaflex
    Dosage: 4 mg (2 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Muscle Spasms
    Start date: 2009-01-01

Lortab
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Metofrmin (Metformin)
    Dosage: 500 mg, 1 in d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Diabetes Mellitus

Aggrenox
    Dosage: 2 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2009-12-01