Dosage form: sustained-release capsules
Drug classes:Antianginal agents, Vasodilators
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2021.
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Nitroglycerin Slocaps Description
Nitroglycerin is 1,2,3-propanetriol trinitrate, an organic nitrate whose structural formula is:
and whose molecular weight is 227.09. The organic nitrates are vasodilators, active on both arteries and veins.
Each NITROGLYCERIN SLOCAP®, for oral administration, contains 2.5 mg, 6.5 mg, or 9 mg of nitroglycerin. Each capsule also contains the following inactive ingredients: gelatin, lactose, pharmaceutical glaze, corn starch, sucrose, talc and other ingredients. In addition, the 2.5 mg capsule contains FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3 a...
