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Nitroglycerin Sublingual tablet can be crushed?

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No, the tablets are to be place under the tongue.

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Why are sublingual tablets absorbed quickly?
Because the underside of the tongue had a lot of blood vessels, hence the contents of the tablet gets to the blood stream faster
Are Nitroglycerin tablets dangerous?
In the sense of exploding- No. The nitroglycerin is mixed with other things, and is too dilute to explode. In the sense that ANY medication can be dangerous to take- yes. If you do not have a medical...
Can nitroglycerin tablets cause diarrhea?
No but it will make you queezy.
How do you dispose of nitroglycerin tablets?
If you are th the usa please contact your fire department (NOT 911) they typically have a drug disposal program. They also accept proper sharps containers that are NOT overfilled.
Why does tablets weigh less after it has been crushed?
No. The tablet remains the same weight unless some is removed.