Around-the-clock nitrate administration (in any form) rapidly results in ☆development of tolerance to nitrates.
This is why a ☆nitrate-free interval must be provided every day in patients that are using daily long acting nitrates.
Usually the nitrate-free period is timed to occur during the night when the patient is sleeping and cardiac work is the least.
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