Nitrocard2.6mg
Tablet
Aristopharma Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Consuming alcohol while taking Nitrocard may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (D... View More |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nitrocard is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, the... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nitrocard is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nitrocard may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nitrocard is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nitrocard may not be needed i... View More |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Nitrocard in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Nitrocard is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This medicine... View More
Uses of Nitrocard
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Side effects of Nitrocard
- Blurred vision
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Lightheadedness
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How to use Nitrocard
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nitrocard may be taken wit... View More
How Nitrocard works
Nitrocard is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload, thereby preventi... View More
What if you forget to take Nitrocard?
If you miss a dose of Nitrocard, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Nitrocard may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitrocard as it may cause increased dizziness.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- You may develop tolerance to Nitrocard with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to a... View More
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitrocard as it may cause low blood p... View More
Indication
Angina pectoris, Acute myocardial infarction, Severe hypertension, Pulmonary edema.
Adult Dose
Oral Stable angina Adult: As SR tab/cap: 2.6-6.4 mg 3-4 times daily, adjust according to response. Max: 26 mg 4 times daily. Sublingual Tablet Ang... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Failure CrCl: 10-50 mL/min: Administer q24-72hr CrCl: <10 mL/min: Administer q72-96hr
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Severe hypotension, heart failure, marked anaemia, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, cerebral haemorrhage or head trauma, low c... View More
Mode of Action
Glyceryl trinitrate acts on the enzyme nitric oxide stimulating guanylate cyclase in the vascular smooth muscle cells resulting in the relaxation of smo... View More
Precaution
Severe hepatic or renal impairment, hypothyroidism, malnutrition, hypothermia. Cerebrovascular disease, lung disease or cor pulmonale. Pregnancy, lactat... View More
Side Effect
Common Headache,Hypotension,Tachycardia,Dizziness,Lightheadedness,Blurred vision,Flushing,N/V,Nervousness,Xerostomia Serious Methemoglobinemia (rar... View More
Interaction
Enhances bioavailability of dihydroergotamine. Glyceryl trinitrate infusion may prolong pancuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade. May reduce the effic... View More
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