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There are two different sizes of Nitroglycerin tablets, 0.3 mg and 0.6 mg. Nitroglycerin is also available in spray form 0.4 mg ; . You may take one 0.3 mg tablet or one 0.4 mg spray every fives minutes up to a total of four doses or one 0.6 mg every 10 minutes up to a total of two to three doses. You should never use Nitroglycerin while driving. It is not possible to take too many nitroglycerin however, if your angina has not subsided after 20 to 30 minutes, then there is a chance you may be having a heart attack. You should then either contact your physician immediately, or have someone take you to the nearest hospital. Nitroglycerin must be fresh to be effective. Cap the bottle quickly and tightly after each use. Replace unopened bottle after three months even if there are tablets left. Protect tablets from light. 7. Long-Acting Nitrates Long-acting nitrates are preparations or Nitroglycerin that have been formulated for prolonged action. They may be taken in pill form Isordil, Nitrong SR, Nitrodur ; or applied to the skin Nitropaste, Transderm Nitro, Nitrodur, Minitran ; or applied under the gums Nitrogard ; . All of these medications provide continuous levels of Nitroglycerin in the bloodstream and are intended to prevent attack of angina. Side-effects include headache and lightheadedness. These sideeffects generally wear off. If they do not, notify your physician. When taking Nitrates, avoid overly hot showers and baths as thy may make you dizzy and fainting is possible. To prevent dizziness, get up slowly from a sitting or lying position. Other Cardiac Medications 8. Anti-arrhythmic medications Anti-arrhythmic agents are medications, which are used to regulate the heart beat and to treat rhythm disorders. They are complicated medications with significant side effects. Your physician best administers them under close supervision as, on occasions, these medications can worsen an arrhythmia. Examples of anti-arrhythmic agents include: Amiodarone Cordarone ; Propafenone Rhythmol ; Sotalol Sotacor ; Quinidine Biquin Durules ; Procainamide Pronestyl ; Disopyramide Rythmodan, Norpace ; Mexilitine Mexitil.
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