Nitroglycerin. If you use tablets:
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1 Nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin is a medicine used to treat chest pain called angina. Take nitroglycerin as directed by your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Always keep your nitroglycerin with you. This medicine may make you dizzy or lightheaded when you stand up or get out of bed. Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position. Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drink alcohol while using nitroglycerin medicine. Keep nitroglycerin in its original bottle to keep its strength. The medicine should cause a sting or a tingle under your tongue. If not, you may need a new bottle of medicine. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. If you use tablets: 1. Sit down and rest 2 to 3 minutes. 2. If you have chest pain or discomfort that is not better with rest, place 1 tablet under your tongue. Do not swallow the tablet. 3. If you still have chest pain after 5 minutes, put a second tablet under your tongue. 4. If the chest pain does not go away after another 5 minutes, use a third tablet. You may take up to 3 tablets in 15 minutes. 5. If you still have pain, call 911. Do not drive yourself to the hospital because you may be having a heart attack. 1
2 Nitroglicerina La nitroglicerina es un medicamento que se utiliza para tratar el dolor en el pecho llamado angina. Tómela según lo indique su médico. Si está embarazada o amamantando, hable con su médico antes de tomar este medicamento. Siempre tenga su nitroglicerina a mano. Este medicamento puede hacerlo sentir mareado o aturdido al momento de ponerse de pie o levantarse de la cama. Entonces, levántese lentamente cuando esté sentado o recostado. Pregúntele a su médico si es seguro que beba alcohol mientras esté usando nitroglicerina. Mantenga la nitroglicerina en su botella original para conservar su concentración. El medicamento debe provocar ardor u hormigueo bajo la lengua. Si no lo hace, es posible que necesite un nuevo frasco del medicamento. Mantenga el medicamento fuera del alcance de los niños. Si usa tabletas: 1. Siéntese y descanse de 2 a 3 minutos. 2. Si el dolor o molestia en el pecho no mejora con el descanso, póngase 1 tableta bajo la lengua sin tragársela. 3. Si el dolor en el pecho continúa después de 5 minutos, póngase otra tableta bajo la lengua. 4. Si el dolor en el pecho no desaparece después de otros 5 minutos, use una tercera tableta. Puede tomar hasta 3 tabletas en 15 minutos. 5. Si aún siente dolor, llame al 911. No conduzca al hospital, puesto que podría estar sufriendo un ataque cardíaco. Nitroglycerin. Spanish. 1
3 If you use spray: 1. Sit down and rest for 2 to 3 minutes. 2. If you have chest pain or discomfort that is not better with rest, hold the can up with the spray button on top as close to your mouth as you can. 3. Press down on the button and spray the medicine onto your tongue or under it. Don t swallow right away. Wait 10 seconds. 4. If your chest pain lasts longer than 5 minutes, spray a second dose into your mouth. 5. If the chest pain does not go away after another 5 minutes, spray a third dose. You may use up to 3 sprays in 15 minutes. 6. If you still have pain, call 911. Do not drive yourself to the hospital because you may be having a heart attack. Call your doctor if you have any of these medicine side effects: Flushed or hot face Nausea or vomiting 2
4 Si usa aerosol: 1. Siéntese y descanse de 2 a 3 minutos. 2. Si el dolor o molestia en el pecho no mejora con el descanso, sostenga la lata en forma vertical con el botón del aerosol hacia arriba, lo más cerca posible de su boca. 3. Presione el botón y rocíe el medicamento en la lengua o bajo ésta. No lo trague de inmediato, espere 10 segundos. 4. Si el dolor en el pecho dura más de 5 minutos, aplíquese una segunda dosis en la boca. 5. Si el dolor en el pecho no desaparece después de otros 5 minutos, aplíquese una tercera dosis. Puede rociar hasta 3 veces en 15 minutos. 6. Si aún siente dolor, llame al 911. No conduzca usted mismo al hospital puesto que podría estar sufriendo un ataque cardíaco. Llame a su médico si presenta alguno de estos efectos secundarios del medicamento: Cara sonrojada o caliente Náuseas o vómitos Nitroglycerin. Spanish. 2
5 Call your doctor or 911 right away if you have any of these side effects: Trouble breathing Increased chest pain Dizziness, fainting or severe weakness Severe headaches Itching or swelling Blurred vision Dry mouth Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking nitroglycerin /2010 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. 3
6 Llame de inmediato a su médico o al 911 si presenta alguno de los siguientes efectos secundarios: dificultad para respirar; aumento del dolor en el pecho; desmayos, mareos o debilidad grave; dolores de cabeza fuertes; picazón o inflamación; visión borrosa; boca seca. Hable con su médico, enfermera o farmacéutico si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca de tomar nitroglicerina /2010 Health Information Translations Unless otherwise stated, user may print or download information from for personal, non-commercial use only. The medical information found on this website should not be used in place of a consultation with your doctor or other health care provider. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider before you start or stop any treatment or with any questions you may have about a medical condition. The Ohio State University Medical Center, Mount Carmel Health System, OhioHealth and Nationwide Children s Hospital are not responsible for injuries or damages you may incur as a result of your stopping medical treatment or your failure to obtain medical treatment. Nitroglycerin. Spanish. 3
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