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Composition :

NITROGLYCERIN-2.6MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Qualchem Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

54 14/8 35a 2nd Road Sbi Colony Bharathi Nagar Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Krishna-520008, Andhra Pradesh, India
Other Info - NIT0285

FAQs

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

If you miss a dose of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

No, you should not take NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet .

Do not stop taking NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet , you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet should be kept in the original glass container and tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency. Store NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet tablets at room temperature (between 68° and 77°F).

Yes, NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet . If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.

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Alcohol

Caution

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet should be avoided with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby. Your doctor may give you if the benefits of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet overweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Safety of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is not known in breastfeeding women. So, NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Safety of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

About NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain) and treatment of angina. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen.

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet . Sometimes, you may experience dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensation. Most of these side effects of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients or are taking medication for hypertension, glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anaemia. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Also, please do not stop the NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

Uses of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet

Angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits Mweb

Medicinal Benefits

NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents angina attacks. The dose of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet may be required to increase after a certain time as NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Sublingual tablet: Place the sublingual tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Sublingual Spray: Spray it once or twice below your tongue. Do not take more than the doses suggested by the doctor.

Side Effects of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet

  • Headache
  • Vertigo (a major symptom of balance disorder)
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Heart palpitations (unusual awareness of the heartbeat)
  • Low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Paleness
  • Fainting
  • Flushing (warm or red condition of your skin)
  • Other skin reactions

Drug Warnings

Do not take the NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have a kidney, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia, or have a heart attack. NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet should be taken cautiously and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the harm. NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet so please get up gradually.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
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Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Taking Vardenafil and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Taking Avanafil and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Procaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking procaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateLevobupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Levobupivacaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium nitrite and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Ropivacaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ropivacaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Etidocaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitratePrilocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Prilocaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking prilocaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloroprocaine and NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • The dose of NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet may be required to increase after a certain time as NitroGTN 2.6 CR Tablet develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume low salt and a low-fat diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans-fat.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing physical activities such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

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