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Composition :

NITROGLYCERIN-6.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Three Dots Life Science Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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About Nitro-6.4mg Tablet

Nitro-6.4mg 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.

Nitro-6.4mg 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.

Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg Tablet . Sometimes, you may experience dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensation. Most of these side effects of Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg Tablet abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

Uses of Nitro-6.4mg 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

Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg Tablet may be required to increase after a certain time as Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg 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. Nitro-6.4mg Tablet should be taken cautiously and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting Nitro-6.4mg Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the harm. Nitro-6.4mg Tablet may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Nitro-6.4mg Tablet so please get up gradually.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Taking Avanafil and Nitro-6.4 Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Nitro-6.4 Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Taking Vardenafil and Nitro-6.4 Tablet together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Nitro-6.4 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 trinitratePrilocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Prilocaine and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ropivacaine and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Procaine and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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 trinitrateMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitro-6.4 Tablet:
Coadministration of Mepivacaine and Nitro-6.4 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 Nitro-6.4 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

Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg 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, Nitro-6.4mg 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 Nitro-6.4mg Tablet with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of Nitro-6.4mg Tablet .

Do not stop taking Nitro-6.4mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Nitro-6.4mg 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.

Nitro-6.4mg Tablet should be kept in the original glass container and tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency. Store Nitro-6.4mg Tablet tablets at room temperature (between 68° and 77°F).

Yes, Nitro-6.4mg Tablet can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking Nitro-6.4mg Tablet . If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.

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Special Advise

  • The dose of Nitro-6.4mg Tablet may be required to increase after a certain time as Nitro-6.4mg 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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