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Nitrocontin 2.6mg Tablet 30’S
Original price was: ₹373.00.₹335.00Current price is: ₹335.00.
*30 Tablet(s) in a Strip
* Country of Origin: India
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET contains Nitroglycerine that belongs to the group of
medicines called Vasodilators. It is used for 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 NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET your
doctor may advise you to make certain lifestyle changes such as quitting
alcohol and smoking, eating a healthy diet, manage weight and to
improve your sleep pattern.
NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET is not
recommended for use in patients having heart diseases (hypertrophic
obstructive cardiomyopathy), anaemia, raised pressure in head, raised
pressure in the eye (glaucoma), or are taking medicines to manage
erectile dysfunction (sildenafil, vardenafil, tadalafil.
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG 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.
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant and breast-feeding
women. Take your doctor’s advice before taking the medicine.
NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children.
NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly
patients.
The most common side effects of taking NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET are throbbing headache, spinning sensation, dizziness,
drowsiness, lack of energy. Consult your doctor if the symptoms worsen
or doesn’t improve.
USES OF NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET
- It is used for management of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
HOW NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET WORKS
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG 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 NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
For Tablet, Capsule:Â Swallow NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.
For Sublingual Tablet: Place NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLETÂ 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 upon your age, body weight and severity of disease condition.
Continue to take NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET for the stipulated duration
prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET
COMMON
- 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 NITROCONTIN 2.6MG 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 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 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
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea:
Take
this medicine with or after meals. Stick to simple meals while taking
this medicine. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Do not consume any
medication by yourself. Take your doctor’s advice if nausea doesn’t
improve or worsen.
Headache:
Try to take
rest and do not involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a quiet
and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Take your
doctor’s advice if headache doesn’t improve.
Vomiting:
Drink
clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat bland, light foods and avoid fried, oily,
or sweet foods. Avoid carbonated drinks. Take your doctor’s advice if
vomiting doesn’t improve.
Dizziness:
Lie,
or sit down immediately when you feel dizzy. If you’re feeling severe
episode of spinning(vertigo), lie in a dark and quite place with eyes
closed. Try to avoid vehicle driving. Take your doctor’s advice if
dizziness doesn’t improve.
Drowsiness:
Take
adequate sleep. Do not involve in rigorous activities. Do not interfere
with your sleep cycle. Talk to your doctor if the drowsiness doesn’t
improve.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult
your doctor before taking NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET.
BREASTFEEDING
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET should be used with caution in breastfeeding women.Â
Consult your doctor before taking NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy after taking NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET.
ALCOHOL
Avoid
consumption of alcohol during the management with NITROCONTIN 2.6MG
TABLET as it may increase some effects of the medicine.
KIDNEY
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe
kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.
LIVER
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe liver
disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.
ALLERGY
Do not take NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET if you are allergic to Nitroglycerine or any other components of this medicine.
HEART DISEASE
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having heart
diseases such as hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (thickening of
heart muscles). NITROCONTIN 2.6MG 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 heart, heart failure
or fluid build-up around the heart. Consult your doctor before taking
NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET.
OTHERS
NITROCONTIN 2.6MG 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 NITROCONTIN 2.6MG 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:
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG 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:
NITROCONTIN
2.6MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Ask for
your doctor’s advice before taking the medicine.
INTERACTIONS
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
Before taking NITROCONTIN 2.6MG 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 manage 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 NITROCONTIN 2.6MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of
overdosage of NITROCONTIN 2.6MG 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.
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