Promogard
Promogard Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, Coronary artery disease
About Promogard Products
Uses of Promogard Products
Nitroglycerin is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive emergency and anal fissure.
Promogard Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Promogard 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 Promogard 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 Promogard Products
Frequently asked questions about Promogard Products
Frequently asked questions about Nitroglycerin
Q. Can I take sildenafil if I am taking Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR?
No, you should not take sildenafil if you are taking Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR. Taking these two medicines together can cause an excessive fall in blood pressure, which may even be life-threatening.
Q. What effect does Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR have on blood pressure?
Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR 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 Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR wear off after some time?
Yes, excessive use of Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR may cause tolerance which means that Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR 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 Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR.
Q. What does too much Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR do?
Excess Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR 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 Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR as I feel better now?
Stopping Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR 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 Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR stop heart attacks?
Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR 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. Promogard 2.6 Tablet SR 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.