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Medicines glyceryl trinitrateQuestion & answer

glyceryl trinitrate · Medicine question

Can glyceryl trinitrate become less effective with continuous use?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Nitrate tolerance can develop during sustained exposure; report reduced effectiveness.

Sources for this answer

Minitran 5 mg/ 24 h, transdermal patchemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 14
Glyceryl trinitrate Macureemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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