Nitroglycerin Teaching 1674
Patient instructed on Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets usually give relief in 1 to 5 minutes. If the pain is not relieved, you may use a second tablet 5 minutes after you take the first tablet. If the pain continues for another 5 minutes, a third tablet may be used. If you still have chest pain after a total of 3 tablets, contact your doctor or go to a hospital emergency room right away. Do not drive yourself and call 911 if necessary.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.