Too tired of suffering from chest pains? Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) is here to help!
What is Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat), and what does it do?
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) is a kind of nitrate. Nitrates are vasodilators, which means they relax the blood vessels in your body. Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) enables improved blood flow to the heart muscles, resulting in a reduction in chest pain caused by heart disease.
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) is used to treat angina (chest pain) in people with coronary artery disease. Angina attacks can also be prevented by taking the medication prior to undertaking certain activities.
What dosages of Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) are available?
The following are available dosages and forms of Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat):
Tablets
- 0.3 mg
- 0.4 mg
- 0.6 mg
What side effects are common with taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)?
The most common side effects of Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) are:
- Headaches
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness
Some people experience more serious side effects from Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat), including:
- Fainting
- Pounding heartbeat
If you are taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat), and you start to experience side effects, contact your doctor immediately.
Does Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) interact with other medications?
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) has been known to interact poorly with other medications, supplements and herbs.
When taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat), you should avoid taking:
- PDE-5-Inhibitors
- sGC-Stimulators (such as Avanafil, Sildenafil, or Vardenafil)
- Ergotamine
Who should NOT take Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)?
Not all people can take Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) may not be a good choice if you have:
- Allergic reaction to Nitroglycerin or similar medications
- History of increased intracranial pressure
- Severe anemia
- Right-sided myocardial infarction
What drugs are similar to Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)?
Does Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) have a generic form?
Nitroglycerin is a generic drug that is prescribed to treat severe chest pains or angina. Nitrostat is its brand name form.
What is the price of Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) without insurance?
The average retail price of Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) without insurance is $23.51.
Look up Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) on NSUR’s NSURx price look-up tool to find the pharmacy nearest to you with the lowest price.
How can I save money on Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)?
NSUR offers a prescription discount card called NSURx to help you save money on your Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) prescriptions.
Simply present your NSURx card to the pharmacist the next time you fill a prescription of Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) at your local pharmacy, and you could save up to 80% on your prescription costs! Moreover, every time you fill a prescription using NSURx, you will receive NSUR Coin as a reward, which you can use to buy goods and services on our health and wellness shopping platform.
Over 35,000 pharmacies accept NSURx prescriptions, including major chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart and smaller, independent retailers in your neighborhood.
There is no limit on the number of prescriptions you can fill using NSURx or the frequency at which you can fill them. You can even use NSURx to get discounts on other prescriptions for your friends and family (including pets!).
Visit NSURx’s price lookup tool to see how much you can start saving today on your Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) prescriptions and to find the nearest pharmacy to you that accepts NSURx, or call +1 (855) 917-6216. Most users have a pharmacy within 2 miles of their home that takes NSURx.
