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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

About Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication primarily used to prevent angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. It can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other anti-anginal agents. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of blood.

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch contains glyceryl trinitrate, a natural vasodilator that works by relaxing the blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to the heart, allowing more oxygen to reach the heart muscles and reducing chest pain. Thus, it prevents angina.

Use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch exactly as prescribed by the healthcare professional. Sometimes, Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and application site reactions such as redness, itching or burning sensation. Most of these side effects are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch, if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding. Notify your doctor if you are wearing a patch (Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch) before an MRI scan, diathermy treatment (treatment using hot wires) and before electrical therapy on the heart. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out possible side effects like fainting or dizziness. 

Uses of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch contains Glyceryl trinitrate, a natural vasodilator primarily used to prevent angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch works by relaxing the muscles surrounding blood vessels, making the heart's job easier. Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch provides a non-invasive and painless way of medication delivery, with the added benefit of providing a consistent therapeutic dosage over a set time period.

Directions for Use

Transdermal patch: Apply the patch to the clean and dry area of the skin as advised by a doctor.Ointment/Cream: It is only for external use. Take a small amount of the ointment/cream on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry chest area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact of this medicine with your nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Application site reactions (redness, itching or burning sensation)

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch. Do not use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you take any medication for erectile dysfunction (male impotence). It is not recommended to take Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have headache, vomiting or seizures due to raised pressure inside the skull. Please check with your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have/had anaemia, low blood pressure, stroke, head injury, heart, kidney, liver or lung disease. Before starting Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug interactions: Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch may interact with medicines used for erectile dysfunction (avanafil, sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil), anaesthetic medications (bupivacaine, chloroprocaine, etidocaine, levobupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, procaine, ropivacaine, tetracaine), a medicine used to treat pulmonary hypertension (riociguat), medicines used to treat multiple sclerosis (tizanidine), anti-depressants (amitriptyline, clomipramine, imipramine, nortriptyline), medicines used to treat migraine (ergotamine), medicines that lower blood pressure (enalapril, diltiazem, atenolol, lisinopril), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin, naproxen), diuretics (chlorothiazide) and medications containing sodium nitrate.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have/had a myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, anaemia, dialysis, hypotension, dehydration, intracranial pressure (a medical condition causing growing pressure inside the skull), brain injury or pericarditis (swelling and irritation of the thin, sac-like membrane surrounding the heart).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AVANAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • VARDENAFIL
  • TADALAFIL
  • BUPIVACAINE
  • CHLOROPROCAINE
  • ETIDOCAINE
  • LEVOBUPIVACAINE
  • LIDOCAINE
  • MEPIVACAINE
  • PRILOCAINE
  • PROCAINE
  • ROPIVACAINE
  • TETRACAINE
  • RIOCIGUAT
  • TIZANIDINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CLOMIPRAMINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • NORTRIPTYLINE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • ENALAPRIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ATENOLOL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ASPIRIN
  • NAPROXEN
  • CHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • SODIUM NITRITE

Habit Forming

No

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.

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 is supplied 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.

About Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication primarily used to prevent angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. It can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other anti-anginal agents. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of blood.

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch contains glyceryl trinitrate, a natural vasodilator that works by relaxing the blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to the heart, allowing more oxygen to reach the heart muscles and reducing chest pain. Thus, it prevents angina.

Use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch exactly as prescribed by the healthcare professional. Sometimes, Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch may cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and application site reactions such as redness, itching or burning sensation. Most of these side effects are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch, if you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding. Notify your doctor if you are wearing a patch (Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch) before an MRI scan, diathermy treatment (treatment using hot wires) and before electrical therapy on the heart. Avoiding alcohol is recommended to rule out possible side effects like fainting or dizziness. 

Non returnable*
COD available

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COD available

Online payment accepted

Manufacturer/Marketer

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch contains Glyceryl trinitrate, a natural vasodilator primarily used to prevent angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch works by relaxing the muscles surrounding blood vessels, making the heart's job easier. Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch provides a non-invasive and painless way of medication delivery, with the added benefit of providing a consistent therapeutic dosage over a set time period.

Side Effects of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Application site reactions (redness, itching or burning sensation)

Directions for Use

Transdermal patch: Apply the patch to the clean and dry area of the skin as advised by a doctor.Ointment/Cream: It is only for external use. Take a small amount of the ointment/cream on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry chest area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact of this medicine with your nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch. Do not use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you take any medication for erectile dysfunction (male impotence). It is not recommended to take Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have headache, vomiting or seizures due to raised pressure inside the skull. Please check with your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have/had anaemia, low blood pressure, stroke, head injury, heart, kidney, liver or lung disease. Before starting Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • AVANAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • VARDENAFIL
  • TADALAFIL
  • BUPIVACAINE
  • CHLOROPROCAINE
  • ETIDOCAINE
  • LEVOBUPIVACAINE
  • LIDOCAINE
  • MEPIVACAINE
  • PRILOCAINE
  • PROCAINE
  • ROPIVACAINE
  • TETRACAINE
  • RIOCIGUAT
  • TIZANIDINE
  • AMITRIPTYLINE
  • CLOMIPRAMINE
  • IMIPRAMINE
  • NORTRIPTYLINE
  • ERGOTAMINE
  • ENALAPRIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ATENOLOL
  • LISINOPRIL
  • ASPIRIN
  • NAPROXEN
  • CHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • SODIUM NITRITE

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

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 is supplied 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.