Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Minitran Patch
Minitran Patch
| Generic name | Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antianginal agent (nitrate/vasodilator) |
| Forms | Transdermal patch (skin patch) in 0.2 mg/hr, 0.4 mg/hr, and 0.6 mg/hr strengths |
Minitran is a skin patch that contains nitroglycerin, a medicine used to help prevent chest pain (angina) in adults with coronary artery disease.
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