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NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY (nitroglycerin)

Cardiovascular Approved 1985-10-31

Nitrolingual Pumpspray is a nitrate vasodilator used for patients with coronary artery disease. It helps patients with the immediate relief of chest pain, known as angina pectoris, during an active attack. It is also used as a preventative measure to help stop these attacks before they start.

Source: FDA Label • POHL BOSKAMP • Nitrate Vasodilator

How NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY Works

This drug works by forming free radical nitric oxide, which activates guanylate cyclase and increases cyclic GMP levels in smooth muscle. This process leads to the dephosphorylation of myosin light chains, which are responsible for regulating muscle contraction. These events cause the smooth muscle to relax, resulting in the widening of blood vessels through vasodilation.

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Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
1985-10-31
Patent Cliff
2029

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Active Ingredient: NITROGLYCERIN

NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY Approval History

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20 FDA actions from 1985 to 2018 · 1 indication expansions
Jul 2018 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Sep 2016 SUPPL
Label · Labeling
Apr 2016 SUPPL
Mfg · Manufacturing (CMC)

What NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY Treats

2 indications

NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 1985. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Angina Pectoris
  • Coronary Artery Disease
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

13 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT02425566 141218 Ph 1 active not recruiting Role of Sympathetic Activity and Splanchnic Capacitance in Hypertension
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NCT02209636 results posted CLNB-006-13F CX001030 Ph 4 completed Phosphate Lowering in CKD Trial
NCT02617550 VENICE 17849 2015-001444-11 Ph 1 completed Vericiguat Drug-drug Interaction With Nitroglycerin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease Patients
NCT03716050 results posted IRB00038262 Ph 2, Ph 3 terminated The Effect of Nitroglycerin Ointment, Fluorescent Angiography, and Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy on Mastectomy Skin Flap Perfusion-Related Problems
NCT03809065 N53-2016 Ph 4 completed Effects of Nitroglycerin Versus Labetalol on Tissue Perfusion During Deliberate Hypotension
NCT03296670 LSG1501104 Ph 4 completed Efficacy of Intracoronary Infusion of Different Medicine in STEMI Patients With CSFP
NCT04220281 prop RGAbusinna Ph 1, Ph 2 terminated Comparison Between Two Drugs (Propofol and Nitroglycerin as a Hypotensive Agents During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
NCT02961946 results posted 2016P002417 Ph 4 completed Effects of Sublingual and Transdermal Administration of Nitroglycerin for Coronary CT Angiography on Image Quality
NCT03622060 NONERAO HerminaHCK Ph 3 completed Intraarterial Nitroglycerin Versus Nicardipine and Radial Artery Occlusion
NCT02343276 results posted ICSC-2015 Ph 3 completed Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Transradial Catheterization With or Without Spasmolytic Drugs
NCT02327793 PATIS PATIS Version 1.0 Ph 2 completed Perfusion and Antihypertensive Therapy in Acute Ischemic Stroke
NCT02254252 results posted 12604 Ph 4 completed Effects of Nicorandil on Angina Symptoms in Patients With Coronary Slow Flow
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

FDA Label (PDF)

NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY is indicated for the treatment of Angina Pectoris; Coronary Artery Disease.

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NITROLINGUAL PUMPSPRAY Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Mar 2029

Patents (1 active)

US7872049 Expires Mar 12, 2029
Source: FDA Orange Book

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