Question

A 45-year-old man with stable angina is prescribed a nitrate. He develops headaches soon after each dose. According to BNF, which advice helps reduce nitrate-induced headaches?

Accepted Answer

Gradually increase the dose to build tolerance

Answer

Discontinue nitrates immediately

Answer

Take the dose only at bedtime

Answer

Use prophylactic paracetamol

Answer

Shorten the nitrate-free interval

Practice question

A 45-year-old man with stable angina is prescribed a nitrate. He develops headaches soon after each dose. According to BNF, which advice helps reduce nitrate-induced headaches?