Nitroglycerin
Information about Nitroglycerin
Nitroglycerin Uses
Nitroglycerin is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive emergency and anal fissure.
How Nitroglycerin works
Nitroglycerin is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload, thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain).
Common side effects of Nitroglycerin
Dizziness, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Tachycardia, Weakness
Available Medicine for Nitroglycerin
GTN SorbitrateAbbott
₹107 to ₹4074 variant(s)
AngispanUSV Ltd
₹180 to ₹3655 variant(s)
Monit GTNIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹134 to ₹4974 variant(s)
NitrolongMankind Pharma Ltd
₹222 to ₹3254 variant(s)
MyonitTroikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹33 to ₹3875 variant(s)
AngiplatMicro Labs Ltd
₹194 to ₹2262 variant(s)
NitrocontinModi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹373 to ₹4852 variant(s)
AngistatSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹155 to ₹2033 variant(s)
VasovinTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹186 to ₹2262 variant(s)
G3NEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹116 to ₹1372 variant(s)
Expert advice for Nitroglycerin
- Nitroglycerin 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 Nitroglycerin 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 Nitroglycerin with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin as it may cause low blood pressure.
- You have been prescribed Nitroglycerin for the prevention and treatment of heart-related chest pain (angina).
- Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase your physical activity, watch your weight and reduce stress.
- Nitroglycerin 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 Nitroglycerin 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 Nitroglycerin with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin as it may cause low blood pressure.