Glyceryl Trinitrate
(Deponit®, Glyceryl trinitrate)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets - sublingual
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes, sublingual tablets
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
Yes
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
Yes - sublingual spray
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Glyceryl trinitrate
Usual formulation brand names
Deponit®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
500micrograms, 600micrograms
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
5mg/24hours, 10mg/24hours, 15mg/24hours
Injection strength
5mg/5ml, 25mg/5ml, 50mg/10ml50mg/50ml infusion
Nasal/oral spray Strength
400micrograms/dose
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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