Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet

Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of angina pectoris. The I.V. is used for congestive heart failure (especially when associated with acute myocardial infarction). It is also helpful in treating pulmonary hypertension.

During hypertensive emergencies occurring perioperatively (especially during cardiovascular surgery), this medication is primarily prescribed to make it go away. Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet is a kind of nitrate also known as Nitroglycerin, it came into medical use in 1878.

It is used to cure heart failure, high blood pressure, relief from chronic anal fissures and control of blood flow during the course of an operation. Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet helps to widen your blood vessels allowing the increasing flow of blood to your heart muscle.

Side effects of using Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet include headaches, dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, lightheadedness, irregular or fast heartbeat, stomach pain, restlessness, anxiety, sweating. Serious allergic reactions are trouble breathing, skin rashes or swelling.

In case you develop any of the allergic reactions notify your health care provider. Certain precautions that you should ensure before taking this medication include informing you doctor of the following conditions if you have or are:

• Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
• Breastfeeding a baby.
• A case of low blood pressure.
• Low levels of blood or low levels of oxygen.
• Glaucoma.
• Allergic to any medicine.
• Recent heart attack.
• Haemorrhoids.
• Migraines or frequent headache problems.
• Liver or a kidney problem.

The dosage for Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet depends on your gender, height, weight, medical history and overall health. Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet should be stored in a cool and dry place, out of the reach of children. It can be stored up to eight weeks after which it is recommended that you get a fresh batch.

Do not change brands without consulting prescriber. Do not discontinue abruptly. Keep medication in original container, tightly closed. Take medication while sitting down and use caution when changing position (rise from sitting or lying position slowly).

Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet may cause dizziness. use this medicine with caution when driving or engaging in hazardous activities until response to drug is known. If chest pain is unresolved in 15 minutes, seek emergency medical help at once. Report acute headache, rapid heartbeat, unusual restlessness or dizziness, muscular weakness, or blurring vision.

Concomitant use of sildenafil (Viagra®) may precipitate acute hypotension, myocardial infarction, or death. Nitrates used in right ventricular infarction may induce acute hypotension. Nitrate use in severe pericardial effusion may reduce cardiac filling pressure and precipitate cardiac tamponade.

In the management of heart failure, the combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine confers beneficial effects on disease progression and cardiac outcomes.

May need to use nitrate-free interval (10-12 hours/day) to avoid tolerance development; gradually decrease dose in patients receiving NTG for prolonged period to avoid withdrawal reaction.

• Angina Pectoris

• Hypertension During Surgeries

• Chronic Anal Fissures

• Congestive Heart Failure

• Allergy

• Anemia

• Glaucoma

• Obstructive Heart Disease

• Head Trauma/Increased Intracranial Pressure

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• Heparin

• Headache

• Hypotension

• Light Headedness

• Syncope

• Rash

• Dizziness

• Weakness

• Restlessness

• Vertigo

• Palpitations

• Urinary Incontinence

• Blurred Vision

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication lasts for an average duration of 12 hours upon oral administration. This time duration is subject to variations depending on the route of administration.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be observed within an hour of oral administration. However, this time is subject to vary depending on the route of administration. The effect of this medicine can be observed within minutes of intravenous administration and takes about 30-60 when administered topically.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  The use of this medication by pregnant women is not recommended unless necessary and the benefits outweigh the risks involved with use. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  The use of this medication is not recommended by breastfeeding women unless necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medication.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol along with this medicine. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  This medicine affects the alertness of the patient. Thus driving must be avoided while taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is probably safe to be used in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might not be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Limited information is available regarding its use in patients with liver disease. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Nitrocontin 2.6 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gtn 2.6 MG Tablet

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• Monit-Gtn 2.6 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nitrogard 2.6 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Nitrolong 2.6 MG Tablet

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nitrowok 2.6 MG Tablet

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medication.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected.

This medication gets converted to nitric oxide (NO) free radicals in the body which relax the blood vessels and reduces the load on the heart. It results in an improved blood flow and reduced oxygen demand.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Limit the consumption of alcohol while taking this medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Do not use this medication in combination with Amitriptyline, Amlodipine, Prilocaine, Sildenafil, Riociguat, Dihydroergotamine and Heparin.

  • Alteplase (tissue plasminogen activator) has a lesser effect when used with I.V. nitroglycerin; avoid concurrent use.
  • Ergot alkaloids may cause an increase in blood pressure and decrease in antianginal effects; avoid concurrent use.
  • Heparin's effect may be reduced by I.V. nitroglycerin. May affect only a minority of patients.
  • Sildenafil potentiates the hypotensive effects of nitrates; concurrent use is contraindicated.

• Interaction with Disease

  Severe hypotension can occur. Use with caution in volume depletion, hypotension, and right ventricular infarctions. Paradoxical bradycardia and increased angina pectoris can accompany hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension can also occur. Alcohol can accentuate this. Tolerance does develop to nitrates and appropriate dosing is needed to minimize this (drug-free interval). Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients. Avoid use of long-acting agents in acute MI or CHF; cannot easily reverse. Nitrate may aggravate angina caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

• Ques : What is nitrocontin 2 6 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Glyceryl Trinitrate as an active element present. It performs its action by calming the blood vessel and smooth muscles.

• Ques : What are the uses of nitrocontin 2 6 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as chest pain associated with restricted blood supply, heart's left ventricular failure accompanying heart attack, sudden and intense vasoconstriction heart arteries, etc

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of nitrocontin 2 6 mg tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of Nitrocontin 2.6 mg tablet which are as follows: difficulty in breathing, dizziness and fainting, swelling of the eyes, ears, and inside of nose, nausea and vomiting, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal nitrocontin 2 6 mg tablet?

  Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children and pets.