For healthcare professionals. This information does not replace clinical judgement in the individual case; the current summary of product characteristics and the guidelines cited are authoritative.
Medically reviewed: Dr. med. univ. Daniel Pehböck, DESA, 01.11.2026
Glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) (Organic nitrate (vasodilator, mainly venous)) – indications: Acute coronary syndrome / angina pectoris – symptom relief, Acute heart failure / pulmonary oedema with elevated blood pressure. Weight-based dosing in mg and ml in the app, with sources.
Indications
- Acute coronary syndrome / angina pectoris – symptom relief
- Acute heart failure / pulmonary oedema with elevated blood pressure
Complete in the app
Weight-based doses in mg and ml, preparations, contraindications and notes – in the app, also offline.
Used in
Sources and guidelines
- Byrne RA, Rossello X, Coughlan JJ et al. 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes. Eur Heart J 2023;44:3720–3826.
- McDonagh TA et al. 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure. Eur Heart J 2021;42:3599–3726; 2023 Focused Update, Eur Heart J 2023;44:3627–3639.
- Summaries of product characteristics of authorised products – product and section for each dose in the app.