NitroMist

NitroMist is a prescription medication used to treat or prevent episodes of angina (sudden chest pain). NitroMist belongs to a group of drugs called nitrates which work by relaxing (widening) blood vessels making it easier for the heart to pump blood.

This medication comes in a spray and is administered on or under the tongue at the first sign of chest pain. The dose may be repeated every 5 minutes as needed. Seek emergency medical attention if the pain persists after 3 doses.

Common side effects of NitroMist include headache, flushing, and low blood pressure. 

NitroMist is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent angina associated with coronary artery disease (CAD).

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Use NitroMist as directed by your doctor. 

At the onset of an attack, administer one metered spray or two metered sprays on or under the tongue. A spray may be repeated approximately every 5 minutes as needed.

Maximum of 3 metered sprays are recommended within a 15-minute period. If chest pain persists after a total of 3 sprays, call for medical attention.

To prevent an attack, NitroMist may be used prophylactically 5 minutes to 10 minutes before engaging in activities that might precipitate an acute attack.

Do not use NitroMist if you are allergic to organic nitrates.

You should not use NitroMist if you have the following conditions:

• very recent heart attack
• severe anemia
• increased pressure in the head

Do not use NitroMist with drugs for erectile dysfunction, like Viagra (sildenafil), Cialis (tadalafil), or Levitra (vardenafil), as this may lead to extreme lowering of your blood pressure.

• Do not breastfeed. It is not known if NitroMist will pass through your milk.
• Do not consume alcohol while using NitroMist, as this can lower your blood pressure.
• Do not start any new prescription or non-prescription medicines or supplements, unless you check with your doctor first.

NitroMist may cause the following side effects:

• headache
• flushing (warm or red condition of your skin)
• low blood pressure
• lightheadedness on standing, especially just after rising from a laying or seated position. 
• dizziness
• weakness
• nausea and vomiting
• sweating
• paleness
• fainting

Tell your doctor if you are concerned about any side effects you experience. These are not all the possible side effects of NitroMist. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

• any medicines that are used to treat angina, heart failure, or an irregular heartbeat.
• any medicines that reduce blood pressure.
• any diuretics (water pills).
• medications to treat depression or psychiatric illness.
• ergotamine or similar drugs for migraine headaches.
• aspirin.
• the blood thinner medicine heparin.
• any medicines for erectile dysfunction.

Do not consume alcohol while taking NitroMist, as this can lower your blood pressure.

This is not a complete list of NitroMist drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. 

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

NitroMist falls into category C. There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. NitroMist should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is not known whether nitroglycerin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when NitroMist is administered to a nursing woman.

Nitroglycerin should be kept in the original glass container and tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency.

Do not take nitroglycerin with drugs for erectile dysfunction, like Viagra (sildenafil citrate), Cialis (tadalafil), or Levitra (vardenafil hydrochloride), as this may lead to extreme lowering of your blood pressure.

Nitroglycerin may cause a false test result of decreased serum cholesterol.

Do not consume alcohol while taking nitroglycerin, as this can lower your blood pressure.

You should sit down when taking nitroglycerin tablets and use caution when you stand up. This eliminates the possibility of falling due to lightheadedness or dizziness.