FDA label
What is nitroglycerin used for?
The FDA-approved uses of nitroglycerin, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Nitroglycerin is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.”
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Nitroglycerin, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Dr. Reddys Laboratories Inc (ANDA208191). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Nitroglycerin is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.
Source: DailyMed label, set id c555f8de-477f-0225-98a2-baf8945bbd63, version 6, effective January 13, 2026. NDC 43598-435, one of 48 listings for this product.
Nitroglycerin, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Savage Laboratories a division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, LLC (ANDA087355). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Nitroglycerin ointment is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute anginal episode.
Source: DailyMed label, set id e464e9bb-48e8-4b9f-9fff-e220cfbac0c5, version 15, effective January 28, 2026. NDC 0281-0326, one of 9 listings for this product.
Nitroglycerin, patch
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ANDA074559). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Transdermal nitroglycerin is indicated for the prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. The onset of action of transdermal nitroglycerin is not sufficiently rapid for this product to be useful in aborting an acute attack.
Source: DailyMed label, set id e98a2692-1cb9-4994-98d8-1d8d9ef1a256, version 9, effective November 3, 2014. NDC 0378-9102, one of 4 listings for this product.
Questions
What is nitroglycerin used for?
The FDA label says: “Nitroglycerin is indicated for the acute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.”
What drug class is nitroglycerin?
FDA lists nitroglycerin in the Nitrate Vasodilator established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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