Question

Mr. Smitherman presents to your local pharmacy with a new prescription. What is the indication for the medication show below, what is your interpretation of the sig, and how should this medication be packaged? Sig: NTG 0.4mg sl #100. 1 SL q5 min x3 if no relief call 911.

Answer 1

NTG or Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate is a basis dilating agent. NTG is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.

Here the Sig is Tab NTG 0.4 mg mgb lingual that is one tablet under the tongue or in the buccal pouch, every 5 minutes for 15 minutes. That is 3 doses of the tablet. If the pain persists even after a total of 3 tablets in a 15-minute period, or if the pain is different than is typically experienced, seek prompt medical attention by calling 911.

Nitroglycerine is packaged in a glass container. It should be kept in the original glass container and must be tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency as, tablet is highly unstable.