Nitroglycerin

A nitrate, Nitroglycerin helps in treating spontaneous coronary artery spasm and angina pectoris. Ensure to notify your doctor, if you experience any side effects such as headache, nausea, facial flushing, tachycardia, halitosis, restlessness, etc.

Don’t use this medication if:

• You are allergic to any ingredient contained within this drug.
• You have bleeding in the brain or stroke.
• You are alcoholic.
• You have history of thyroid or heart disorders.
• You have low blood pressure or anemia.
• You are allergic to any food or medicine or substance.
• You are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs.
• You are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The usual dose in adults for treating angina pectoris is 5 mcg given continuously via IV infusion. The dosage for this medication should be ideally prescribed by the doctor based on your medical history and current condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Chest Pain

• Angina Pectoris

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Flushing Of Face

• Hypertension

• Vertigo

• Drowsiness

• Restlessness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Women who are pregnant must consult doctor before using this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  In case of breastfeeding, you must consult the doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients should not drive or operate machinery if they get affected symptoms like dizziness.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Nitroglycerin as ingredient

• NITEL 6.4MG TABLET

  Oscar Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Nitrolong 2.6Mg Tablet Cr

  Mankind Pharma Ltd

• Nirowin 2.6Mg Tablet

  Mefro Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Nitrocontin 2.6Mg Tablet Cr

  Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Nitrogesic Ointment

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Nitrobid 2.6mg Tablet

  BioGeniccs Pharmaceuticals

• MYOVIN 2% W/W OINTMENT

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Vasovin - Xl 2.5Mg Capsule

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• GTN Sorbitrate 6.4mg Tablet CR

  Abbott India Ltd

• MILLISROL 5MG INJECTION

  Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medicine belongs to the class of a vasodilator that is used to treat angina, or chest pain, caused by heart diseases such as Coronary Artery Disease. Nitroglycerin is converted into Nitric Oxide (NO) in the blood and activates guanylyl cyclase which increases cGMP concentration and results in smooth muscle relaxation.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

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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• Ques : What is Nitroglycerin?

  Ans : It helps in treating spontaneous coronary artery spasm and angina pectoris.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Nitroglycerin before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 1 week. Please consult your doctor for the time period you need to use this medication.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Nitroglycerin?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use Nitroglycerin empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is advised to be consumed orally. If you take it on an empty stomach, it might upset the stomach. Please consult the doctor before using it.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Nitroglycerin?

  Ans : It should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/nitroglycerin

• Nitroglycerin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00727

• NITROGLYCERIN Tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 27 May 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=NITROGLYCERIN