Pregnant women: Hardly documented, but it is allowed when indication is unambiguous. Low dosage and only intermittant administration.

Nursing mothers: No adequate studies available.

Children: Hardly used; no adequate studies available.

Elderly people: Low initial dosage to reduce the risk of a hypotensive reaction and cerebral ischemia.

Renal failure: No dose adjustment necessary.

Liver insufficiency: Nitroglycerin is metabolized in the liver: cautious dosage! (No accurate data available.)

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