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In: Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann DL, Tomaselli, GF, Bhatt DL, Solomon SD, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier 2020:chap 62.īonaca MP, Sabatine MS. Angina pectoris and stable ischemic heart disease. 2014 AHA/ACC guideline for the management of patients with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes: a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on practice guidelines. Your provider can help.Īmsterdam EA, Wenger NK, Brindis RG, et al. In this case, follow your provider's instructions).ĭo not smoke, eat, or drink for 5 to 10 minutes after taking nitroglycerin. Some people will be told to try 3 nitroglycerin doses 5 minutes apart before calling 911 or the local emergency number. (Note: your provider may have given you different advice about taking nitroglycerin when you have chest pain or pressure. The operator who answers will give you further advice about what to do. If your symptoms are not better, are worse, or return after going away, call 911 or the local emergency number right away. Wait for 5 minutes after the first dose of nitroglycerin. Spray the medicine onto or under your tongue. Hold the container close to your open mouth.

When using your spray, do not shake the container. When using your tablet, place the pill between your cheek and gum. Sit or lie down when you use your tablets or spray. Your health care provider may have prescribed nitroglycerin tablets or spray for severe attacks. If you do not have nitroglycerin and your symptoms are not gone after resting, call 911 or the local emergency number right away. Try deep breathing to help with stress or anxiety. Your symptoms will often go away soon after you stop activity.
