GTN Spray or tablets?...

[RATP]

Hi. I'm due to go away for 3 months to a very hot area without Aircon or refrigeration. I not on my GTN spray it has a temperature storage range and I'll not be able to meet that range - it will be too hot. Would I be better off with tablets? Incidentally I've not had to use the spray once since a stent was fitted 2 years ago but I'm being cautious!

[scentedgardener]

I've recently had prescription for GTN tablets. They have to be replaced 8 weeks after opening, and I think they are not as strong as the spray, but could be wrong about that.I found that they take a long time to dissolve under the tongue, as in 20 - 25 minutes.

It probably would be useful to speak to the clinical pharmacist attached to your surgery, they can prescribe tablets.

[Heythrop51]

In all honesty you need to discuss this with your GP. If you needed a stent there is a very distinct possibility of narrowing in other arteries. Also other drugs you are on need to be considered. Since being put on an ACE for BP any temperature above 27/28 floors me.

A number of Heart Stars have also talked of antianginals. I think the main one is a nitrate like you soray, Isosorbide Mononitrate