NITROVAG 6.4 Tablet 30's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Nitroglycerine 6.4 mg
Manufacturer
PREVEGO HEALTHCARE & RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED (Generics)
Variant
30 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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 pressure, squeezing, heaviness, tightness or pain in the chest or a heavy weight is lying on the chest. Along with NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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. NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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. NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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 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. NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Take your doctor’s advice before taking the medicine. NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET is not recommended for use in children. NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common
Uses
OF NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET It is used for management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
How It Works
NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET exactly as prescribed by your doctor. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Sublingual Tablet: Place NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET in
Side Effects
taking NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET are throbbing headache, spinning sensation, dizziness, drowsiness, lack of energy. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen or doesn’t improve. USES OF NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET It is used for management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease HOW NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET WORKSNITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET exactly as prescribed by your doctor. For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. For Sublingual Tablet: Place NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results. SIDE EFFECTS OF NITROVAG 6.4 TABLETCOMMON 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYNITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGNITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol during the management with NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET as it may increase some effects of the medicine. KIDNEYNITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERNITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET if you are allergic to Nitroglycerine or any other components of this medicine. HEART DISEASENITROVAG 6.4 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having heart diseases such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (thickening of heart muscles). NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET should be used with caution in patients having other heart diseases such as have had a recent heart attack, narrowing of heart valves, inflammation of the heart, heart failure or fluid build-up around the heart. Consult your doctor before taking NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET. OTHERSNITROVAG 6.4 TABLET is not recommended for use if you: have anaemia have raised pressure in head (including that caused by an accident) bleeding on brain (pain in eyes, changes in vision, bad headache behind the eyes) raised pressure in the eye Before taking NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET inform your doctor if you have: underactive thyroid gland low body temperature malnutrition (poor nutrition due to digestion problem 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: NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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: NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET, 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage of NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET may include nausea, low blood pressure, restlessness, fainting, blue coloration 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 NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET out of reach in children Store NITROVAG 6.4 TABLET at room temperature below 25°C
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DETAILSWritten By Dr. Priyanka Goel, BDS
Medical Content Writer
Last Updated
25 Jan 2023