Brand name: Glyceryl Trinitrate (DBL)
Glyceryl Trinitrate (DBL) is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) glyceryl trinitrate. On this page you will find out more about Glyceryl Trinitrate (DBL), including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: glyceryl trinitrate
Information for medicine and pack size:
Glyceryl Trinitrate (DBL) 50 mg/10 mL concentrated injection, 5 x 10 mL ampoules
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
Glyceryl Trinitrate Concentrate Injection is indicated for: Control of blood pressure in perioperative 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.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Clear colourless solution |
| Dosage Form | Injection, concentrated |
| Route of administration | Intravenous |
| Medicine schedule |
5x50mg/10mL: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
5x50mg/10mL(E): Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Ampoule |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 2 Years |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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