Nitroplus Injection 5ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Nitroglycerin 25 mg Also Known As: Glyceryl Trinitrate
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT NITROPLUS INJECTIONNITROPLUS INJECTION contains Nitroglycerin (Glyceryl trinitrate) which belongs to the group of medicines called Vasodilators. It is used in adults to control blood pressure during operations or to improve blood flow during and after heart operations. NITROPLUS INJECTION can also be given to you after you have had a heart attack or to control angina attacks (sudden pains in chest) when other medicines have failed to work. Angina is a type of chest pain occurring because of reduced blood flow to the heart. Symptoms includes chest pain, difficulty in breathing, dizziness, tiredness etc. NITROPLUS INJECTION is not recommended to use in patients who have heart or lung diseases, decreased blood pressure, increased pressure within skull, bleeding in brain, anemia, low levels of oxygen in blood or if you are taking medicines to manage erectile function (sildenafil) or increased pressure in the lungs (riociguat). NITROPLUS INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless con
Uses
OF NITROPLUS INJECTIONIt is used to, control blood pressure during operations improve blood flow during and after heart surgery control anginal attacks (sudden pains in chest) when other medicines have failed to work manage patients having a history of heart attack
How It Works
NITROPLUS INJECTION 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
NITROPLUS INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion (drip). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of condition.
Side Effects
receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION includes headache, abnormal heartrate, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness (while getting up from sitting position), weakness. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms doesn’t improve or worsen. USES OF NITROPLUS INJECTIONIt is used to, control blood pressure during operations improve blood flow during and after heart surgery control anginal attacks (sudden pains in chest) when other medicines have failed to work manage patients having a history of heart attack HOW NITROPLUS INJECTION WORKSNITROPLUS INJECTION 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 USENITROPLUS INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion (drip). Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and severity of condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF NITROPLUS INJECTIONCOMMON headache irregular heartbeat (abnormally slow or fast) decreased blood pressure (may cause dizziness mainly while standing up from sitting position) weakness sleepiness UNCOMMON vomiting pain in chest nausea skin rash, burning sensation, redness, itch, or irritation heart failure
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYNITROPLUS INJECTION is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary by the doctor. Take your doctor’s advice before receiving. Inform your doctor if you get pregnant in between the course of management with NITROPLUS INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGNITROPLUS INJECTION is not recommended to be used in feeding women as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive and operate machines if you feel dizzy after receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION. ALCOHOLAvoid consuming alcohol while receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION as it may affect your ability to judge and how fast you react. KIDNEYNITROPLUS INJECTION is generally not recommended in patients having severe kidney diseases unless considered clearly necessary by the doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving. LIVERNITROPLUS INJECTION is generally not recommended in patients having with severe liver diseases unless considered clearly necessary by the doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving. ALLERGYDo not receive NITROPLUS INJECTION if you are allergic to Nitroglycerine, other organic nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate or any other ingredients of this medicine. LUNGSDo not receive NITROPLUS INJECTION if you are allergic to Nitroglycerine, other organic nitrates such as isosorbide dinitrate and isosorbide mononitrate or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASENITROPLUS INJECTION is not recommended to be given in patients with heart diseases such as inflammation of the outer lining of the heart or compression of the heart due to the collection of fluid around the heart, or angina pectoris (pain or uncomfortable feeling in the chest). Consult doctor before receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION. OTHERSNITROPLUS INJECTION is not recommended for use if you have: low blood pressure low blood volume (may be due to severe blood loss) increased pressure inside the head bleeding in brain low levels of oxygen in blood severe anemia Before receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION inform your doctor if you are malnourished closed angle glaucoma (increased pressure inside eyes) or are at a risk of having it low body temperature thyroid disorders epilepsy Use in pediatrics: NITROPLUS INJECTION is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness of NITROPLUS INJECTION has not been established in this group. Ask for the advice of your child’s doctor. Use in geriatrics: NITROPLUS INJECTION can be used in elderly patients. However, consult doctor before receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug interactions Before receiving NITROPLUS INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following: medicine used to manage erectile dysfunction (Ex. sildenafil) medicine used to manage increased pressure in lungs (Ex. riociguat) medicine used to manage increased blood pressure (Ex. enalapril, verapamil, propranolol) medicines used to manage depression (Ex. amitriptyline, amoxapine, desipramine) medicine used to relieve pain (Ex. morphine) medicine used to manage blood clotting (Ex. heparin) Overdosage NITROPLUS INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms like headache, confusion, fever; vertigo, increased heartrate, altered vision, nausea and vomiting, syncope (low blood pressure and fainting), difficulty to breath, heart block, decreased heartrate, paralysis, coma, fits and death. Some cases of methemoglobinemia (blood disorder) are also noticed. SYNOPSIS Drug : Nitroglycerin Pharmacological Category : Vasodilators Therapeutic Indication : Control blood pressure during operations, Improve blood flow during and after heart operations, Control angina attacks, Patients having history of heart attack Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule, Injection, Ointment, Spray, Patch MORE INFORMATION Keep NITROPLUS INJECTION out of reach of children. Store NITROPLUS INJECTION at a temperature of 2-8°C
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Last Updated
14 Oct 2022