Dinit
Dinit is a heart medicine that widens blood vessels and helps treat and prevent sudden chest pain attacks.
Form
sumute suuonteloon, liuos
Strength
1.25 mg/annos
Active Ingredient
Isosorbide dinitrate
Manufacturer
Orifarm Healthcare A/S
How to Use
Dosage
One spray (1.25 mg) onto the tongue for a chest pain attack; the recommended dose is 1-3 sprays (1.25–3.75 mg).
Method
Spray directly onto the tongue with the bottle held upright. Hold your breath for a moment, then close your mouth and breathe normally. Wait at least 30 seconds before the next spray.
Important
The maximum daily dose is individual and determined by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •headache
- •confusion
- •dizziness, drowsiness
- •increased heart rate
- •low blood pressure
- •feeling of weakness
RARE
- •worsening chest pain
- •facial flushing, circulatory problems
- •nausea, vomiting
- •allergic skin reactions
- •restlessness
- •fainting
- •slow heart rate, reversible heart rhythm problems
- •methemoglobinemia
- •heartburn
- •severe skin reactions
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
- Do not use if you are taking medicines for erectile dysfunction (like sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil), as this can cause a dangerously low blood pressure.
- Do not use if you have certain heart conditions, such as constrictive pericarditis or cardiac tamponade.
- Do not use if you have bleeding in the brain.
- Do not use if you are severely dehydrated, in shock, or have low blood pressure.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider reduced blood pressure and the risk of fainting due to orthostatic hypotonia. Need for long-acting product should be assessed regularly. (updated 19.5.2025)