Latin, Glycerylis Nitras

Eng., Glyceryl Trinitrate-Nitro-glycerin.

Average Dose

1/100 grain (0.0006 Gm.).

The drug as such is not official, but the U. S. P. contains the following:

Spiritus Glycerylis Nitratis

Eng., Spirit of Glyceryl Trinitrate. Synonyms, Spirit of Nitroglycerin, Spirit of Glonoin. A colorless alcoholic solution containing 1 per cent. of Glyceryl Trinitrate.

Average Dose

1 minim (0.05 mil).

Therapeutic Action

Vasodilator, circulatory depressant.

Uses

Employed in the treatment of angina pectoris, asthma, etc.

Administration

Nitroglycerin is frequently used, but not often prescribed by physicians. Hypodermic tablets containing from 1/50 to 1/200 grain can be obtained for use. In rapidity of action and duration of effect Nitroglycerin stands between Amyl Nitrite and Sodium Nitrite.

1 Musser and Kelly: Practical Treatment.