Nitrogina SR 2.6 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Nitroglycerin tablet
Company	Nipro jmi pharma ltd

Indications

Prophylaxis of angina pectoris

Pharmacology

Causes relaxation of vascular smooth muscle
Produces a vasodilator effect on peripheral arteries and veins
Reduces left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (preload)
Reduces systemic vascular resistance and arterial pressure (afterload)

Dosage & Administration

Dosage should be adjusted according to individual patient's requirement
For adults, one Nitroglycerin 2.6 mg sustained released tablet in morning and evening
Should be taken empty stomach

Interaction

May increase the antihypertensive properties of vasodilators, calcium antagonists, beta-adrenergic blockers
Concomitant use with tricyclic antidepressants and alcohol may cause high blood pressure
Concomitant use with phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors may cause fall in blood pressure

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin or other organic nitrates
Acute myocardial infarction
Marked anaemia
Head trauma
Cerebral haemorrhage
Closed angle glaucoma

Side Effects

Headache
Tachycardia
Postural hypotension
Syncope
Cyanosis
Methaemoglobinaemia

Pregnancy & Lactation

No evidence of safety in pregnancy and lactation
Should be administered to pregnant women and nursing mothers only if considered essential by the physician

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in patients predisposed to closed-angle glaucoma
Abrupt discontinuation may lead to exacerbation of symptoms
Dosage reduction over several days upon discontinuation of long term treatment

Overdose Effects

Peripheral vasodilation with a fall in blood pressure
Reflex tachycardia

Therapeutic Class

Nitrates: Coronary vasodilators

Storage Conditions

Cool and dry place away from light and heat
Keep out of the reach of children

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