Angistat 2.5mg Capsule 25'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Nitroglycerin 2.5 mg Also Known As: Glyceryl Trinitrate
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
25 Capsule(s) in a Bottle
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULEANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE contains Nitroglycerine that belongs to the group of medicines called Vasodilators. It is used for the management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. Angina is a type of chest pain which is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart as a result of coronary artery disease. Symptoms are feeling the pressure, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest or heavy weight lying on the chest. Along with ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE your doctor may advise you to make certain lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol and smoking, eating a healthy diet, managing weight and improving your sleep pattern. ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients having heart diseases (hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy), anaemia, raised pressure in the head, raised pressure in the eye (glaucoma), or are taking medicines to manage erectile dysfunction (sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil. ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients having liver or kidney diseases, underactive thyroid gland, low body temperature, malnourishment, abnormally low levels of oxygen in the blood, very low blood pressure, low blood volume, disease of the blood vessels supplying the brain, or conditions that lower blood volume in the heart. ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Take your doctor’s advice before taking medicine. ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children. ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common
Uses
OF ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE It is used for the management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
How It Works
ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE causes relaxation of smooth muscles within blood vessels which leads to relaxation and widening of blood vessels. This improves blood supply to the heart muscles. As a result, it helps to relieve chest pain and blood pressure.
Directions for Use
Always use ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Sublingual Tablet: Place ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE in
Side Effects
taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE are throbbing headache, spinning sensation, dizziness, drowsiness and lack of energy. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE It is used for the management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease HOW ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE WORKSANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE causes relaxation of smooth muscles within blood vessels which leads to relaxation and widening of blood vessels. This improves blood supply to the heart muscles. As a result, it helps to relieve chest pain and blood pressure. DIRECTIONS FOR USEAlways use ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE exactly as prescribed by your doctor. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Sublingual Tablet: Place ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE inside your mouth, below the tongue and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending on your age, body weight and severity of the disease condition. Continue to take ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULECOMMON throbbing headache spinning sensation fall in blood pressure when seated or standing up dizziness, drowsiness lack of energy UNCOMMON fainting facial flushing nausea, vomiting localised burning sensation tongue blistering circulatory collapse RARE restlessness heartburn bad breath, red, itchy, or flaky skin, skin rash Stop taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: worsening of angina symptoms, chest pain signs of hypoxaemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood) (difficulty breathing, increased rate of breathing) signs of methemoglobinemia (breathing problems, tiredness, headache) difficulty breathing, bluish discolouration of the lips, fingers or toes (cyanosis) rapid or slowed heartbeat blindness in one eye cerebral ischaemia (impaired blood flow to the brain) which may cause weakness in one leg or arm or weakness in one entire side of the body difficulty speaking, slurred speech loss of coordination, loss of consciousness allergic skin reactions
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE. BREASTFEEDINGANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol during the management with ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE as it may increase some effects of the medicine. KIDNEYANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE if you are allergic to Nitroglycerine or any other components of this medicine. HEART DISEASEANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in patients having heart diseases such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (thickening of heart muscles). ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in patients having other heart diseases such as having had a recent heart attack, narrowing of heart valves, inflammation of heart, heart failure or fluid build-up around the heart. Consult your doctor before taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE. OTHERSANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use if you: have anaemia have raised pressure in the head (including that caused by accident) bleeding on the brain (pain in eyes, changes in vision, bad headache behind the eyes) raised pressure in the eye Before taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE inform your doctor if you have: underactive thyroid gland low body temperature malnutrition (poor nutrition due to digestion problems or imbalanced diet) abnormally decreased levels of oxygen in the blood severely low blood pressure low blood volume conditions that lower the blood volume in the heart cerebrovascular diseases (diseases affecting the blood vessels supplying the brain) Use in paediatrics: ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE is not recommended for use in children. Ask for the advice of your child’s doctor before giving it to your child. Use in geriatrics: ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE should be used with caution in elderly patients. Ask for your doctor’s advice before taking the medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines for erectile dysfunction (male impotence) (Ex. sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil) medicines used to manage paracetamol overdose (Ex. n-acetylcysteine) medicines for migraine (Ex. ergotamine) other nitrates used to manage heart diseases (Ex. isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate, disopyramide), high blood pressure (Ex. ramipril, atorvastatin) medicines used for thinning your blood and managing blood clots (Ex. warfarin) medicines used to manage Parkinson’s disease (Ex. apomorphine) medicines used to manage stomach ulcers (Ex. propantheline) medicines used to manage anxiety and depression (Ex. amitriptyline, isocarboxazid) Overdosage: If you or anyone else uses too much of ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage of ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE may include nausea, low blood pressure, restlessness, fainting, blue colouration of the skin, methaemoglobin in the blood, breathing difficulties, lack of oxygen in tissues, slow heartbeat or mental illness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Nitroglycerin (Glyceryl Trinitrate) Pharmacological Category : Vasodilators Therapeutic Indication : Angina pectoris Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Sublingual Tablet, Injection, Patch, Spray MORE INFORMATION Keep ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE out of reach in children Store ANGISTAT 2.5MG CAPSULE at room temperature below 25°C
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Dr. Sankara Babu Gorle
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Last Updated
25 Jan 2023