Nitrogal
Nitrogal Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
About Nitrogal Products
Uses of Nitrogal Products
Nitroglycerin is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain).
Nitrogal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Nitrogal are Dizziness, Headache, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), Tachycardia, Weakness.
How Nitrogal Products work
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).
Patient Concerns about Nitrogal Products
Frequently asked questions about Nitrogal Products
Frequently asked questions about Nitroglycerin
Q. Can I take sildenafil if I am taking Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR?
No, you should not take sildenafil if you are taking Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR. Taking these two medicines together can cause an excessive fall in blood pressure, which may even be life-threatening.
Q. What effect does Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR have on blood pressure?
Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR decreases the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. The drop in blood pressure may cause lightheadedness, especially when changing your position suddenly.
Q. Does the effect of Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR wear off after some time?
Yes, excessive use of Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR may cause tolerance which means that Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, usually the doctors prescribe the smallest dose required for effective relief of acute angina attack. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR.
Q. What does too much Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR do?
Excess Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR may result in low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, weak and fast pulse. It may also cause weakness, lightheadedness on standing and the patient might even faint. The patient will require emergency medical treatment in such a case.
Q. Can I stop using Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR as I feel better now?
Stopping Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR suddenly may bring on attacks of angina, especially if you have been using it for several weeks or more. Talk to your doctor who will advise you to reduce the dose gradually over 4 to 6 weeks before you stop using it completely.
Q. Does Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR stop heart attacks?
Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR is prescribed to prevent attacks of heart-related chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this disease the blood vessels (coronary arteries) which supply blood to the heart become narrowed because of which the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen. Nitrogal 2.6mg Tablet CR prevents angina by relaxing the blood vessels so that the heart does not have to work very hard. Also, relaxation of coronary arteries increases the oxygen supply to the heart.