Transiderm-Nitro
Transiderm-Nitro patches contain glyceryl trinitrate, which widens blood vessels to make the heart's work easier and prevent chest pain (angina pectoris).
Form
depotlaastari
Strength
10 mg / 24 tuntia
Active Ingredient
Glycerol trinitrate
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Start with one Transiderm-Nitro 5 mg/24 h patch per day. If needed, the dose can be increased to one Transiderm-Nitro 10 mg/24 h patch per day.
Method
Apply one patch to clean, dry, hairless skin on your upper arm or chest. Press firmly for 10-20 seconds. Change the patch every 24 hours and apply it to a different skin area each time.
Important
Do not use more than one patch per day. The maximum dose is one 10 mg/24 h patch per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Vomiting
- •Headache
RARE
- •Allergic contact dermatitis
- •Skin redness
- •Itching
- •Sensation of warmth
- •Skin irritation
- •Fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- •Low blood pressure when standing
- •Facial flushing
- •Increased pulse
- •Dizziness
- •Palpitations (abnormal feeling of strong heartbeats)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate or similar medicines.
- Do not use if you have very low blood pressure or tend to faint.
- Do not use if you are taking medicines for erectile dysfunction (like sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil), as this can be very dangerous.
- Tell your doctor or nurse if you are going to have surgery, be hospitalized, or have an MRI, as these patches contain aluminum.
- Be careful with alcohol, as it can make the blood pressure-lowering effect stronger.
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- This medicine can cause dizziness, especially at the start of treatment. Be careful when driving or operating machines.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Consider reduced blood pressure and the risk of fainting due to orthostatic hypotonia. (updated 19.5.2025)