PRODUCT DETAILS

About Gudgtn 2.6mg Tablet SR

NITROGLYCERIN contains an anti-anginal medication which is vasodilator in nature, Nitroglycerin (organic nitrate). NITROGLYCERIN is primarily used to prevent attacks of angina (chest pain) and treatment of angina. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen.

NITROGLYCERIN contains Nitroglycerin, is a vasodilator in nature, works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the demand for oxygen the heart requires. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. The dose of NITROGLYCERIN may be required to increase after a certain time as NITROGLYCERIN develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Uses of Gudgtn 2.6mg Tablet SR

Angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits of Gudgtn 2.6mg Tablet SR

NITROGLYCERIN contains Nitroglycerin, is a vasodilator in nature, works by relaxing the blood vessels and decreasing the demand for oxygen the heart requires. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. The dose of NITROGLYCERIN may be required to increase after a certain time as NITROGLYCERIN develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Directions for Use

NITROGLYCERIN should be used as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of NITROGLYCERIN. Sublingual tablet: It should be kept below the tongue as NITROGLYCERIN is absorbed more quickly. Spray: If NITROGLYCERIN is in spray form, spray it once or twice below your tongue. Do not take more than the doses suggested by the doctor.

Side Effects of Gudgtn 2.6mg Tablet SR

Like all medicines, NITROGLYCERIN can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects are headache, vertigo (a major symptom of balance disorder), dizziness, weakness, heart palpitations (unusual awareness of the heartbeat), low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position, nausea and vomiting, sweating, paleness, fainting, flushing (warm or red condition of your skin), and other skin reactions that may be severe. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take NITROGLYCERIN if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have a kidney, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia, or have a heart attack. NITROGLYCERIN should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting NITROGLYCERIN as a dose adjustment may be required if benefits outweigh the harm. NITROGLYCERIN may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking NITROGLYCERIN so please get up gradually.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

This medicine may have an interaction with any medicines that are used to treat heart failure, or an irregular heartbeat, anticoagulant medications (warfarin), anti-depressant medications (bupropion), migraine medicines (ergotamine), erectile dysfunction medication (alprostadil, avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil), blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (naproxen, ibuprofen),  and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had or had myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, anemia, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney), hypotension, intracranial pressure, pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and glaucoma.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of NITROGLYCERIN should be avoided with NITROGLYCERIN.

PREGNANCY

NITROGLYCERIN is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether NITROGLYCERIN will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of NITROGLYCERIN should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

BREAST FEEDING

Safety of NITROGLYCERIN is not known in breastfeeding women. So, NITROGLYCERIN should not be taken while breastfeeding.

DRIVING

NITROGLYCERIN can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

LIVER

NITROGLYCERIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

NITROGLYCERIN to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.