Glyceryl Trinitrate (Medsurge) TM
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Active ingredients: glyceryl trinitrate
Pack: Glyceryl Trinitrate (Medsurge) 50 mg/50 mL injection, 50 mL vial
Brand name
(ARTG)
: GLYCERYL TRINITRATE MEDSURGE glyceryl trinitrate 50 mg/50 mL concentrated solution for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
GLYCERYL TRINITRATE MEDSURGE is indicated for:, Control of blood pressure in perioperative hypertension, i.e. hypertension associated with surgical procedures, especially cardiovascular procedures, such as the hypertension seen during intratracheal intubation, anaesthesia, skin incision, sternotomy, cardiac bypass and in the immediate post-surgical period., Congestive heart failure associated with acute myocardial infarction., Treatment of angina pectoris in patients who have not responded to recommended doses of organic nitrates and/or a beta blocker., Production of controlled hypotension during neurosurgical and orthopaedic surgical procedures.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, concentrated
- Intravenous
- Clear, colourless solution, free from visible particles
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 50 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient glyceryl trinitrate
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
