Nitroren SR 2.6 mg (Tablet (Sustained Release))
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Nitroglycerin tablet |
| Company | Renata limited |
Indications
- Prophylaxis of angina pectoris
Pharmacology
- Vasodilator effect on peripheral arteries and veins
- Reduces left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (preload)
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage adjustment according to individual patient
- One 2.6mg sustained released tablet or capsule in morning and evening
Interaction
- May increase antihypertensive properties of vasodilators
- Concomitant use with tricyclic antidepressants and alcohol may cause high blood pressure
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin
- Patients with acute myocardial infarction
Side Effects
- Headache at the onset of treatment
- Tachycardia
- Postural hypotension
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence relating to the safety of nitrates in pregnancy and lactation
- Should be administered to pregnant women and nursing mothers unless 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
Overdose Effects
- Peripheral vasodilation with a fall in blood pressure
- Reflex tachycardia
Therapeutic Class
- Nitrates: Coronary vasodilators
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place away from light and heat