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Baxium Healthcare

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Jan-27

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About Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet

Baxgtn 2.6 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.

Baxgtn 2.6 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.

Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet . Sometimes, you may experience dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensation. Most of these side effects of Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

Uses of Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet

Angina pectoris

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.

Medicinal Benefits

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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. Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet should be taken cautiously and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the harm. Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet so please get up gradually.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
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Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Taking Avanafil and Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Baxgtn 2.6 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 trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Taking Vardenafil and Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Baxgtn 2.6 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 trinitrateRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ropivacaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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 trinitrateProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Procaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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 trinitrateTetracaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Tetracaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Tetracaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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 grey discolouration 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 trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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 trinitrateBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet can increase the risk and severity of developing methemoglobinemia, (Red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mepivacaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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 Mepivacaine and Baxgtn 2.6 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.

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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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

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FAQs

Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 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, Baxgtn 2.6 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 Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet .

Do not stop taking Baxgtn 2.6 Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Baxgtn 2.6 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.

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

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

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Special Advise

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

Disease/Condition Glossary

Angina pectoris: It is a kind of chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow to the heart, which means insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The chest pain is often triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The symptoms of angina include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, tiredness, anxiety or excessive sweating. The risk factors for angina include smoking, diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not exercising, or a history of heart disease.

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