Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet

Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet is indicated to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). This condition occurs when the heart muscles stop getting enough blood supply. This medication works through vasodilation (widening blood vessels) and relaxing them. Through it, the blood flows more easily to the heart.

An individual patient should take Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your healthcare professional. One can take it with, or without food at the fixed time regularly. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may cause harmful effects.

During the treatment course, you may develop tolerance to this medicine. It means that the same drug dosage becomes less effective. One has to stick to a particular dosing schedule to prevent this from happening. Before taking Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet, inform your doctor about your other health conditions.

Benefits of Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet helps in the prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is chest pain that is usually caused by narrowing of the blood vessels which supply your heart. This means your heart does not get enough oxygen. Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet works quickly to relax the muscles and blood vessels in your heart so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart. This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes.

You should take this medicine at the first sign of chest pain. If the first tablet does not work, you can take a second tablet after 5 minutes. However, if your chest pain does not go away after 15 minutes, you should get urgent medical attention. This could be a sign of a heart attack. Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet also helps prevent chest pain if taken before exercising or doing other strenuous activities.

Precautions While Taking Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet

For the best possible effects, take Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet as advised by the healthcare professional. One should take this medicine the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor. Along with it, one can consider taking the below-listed measure to enhance the effectiveness of this drug.

Measures to Take:-

1. Consuming alcohol while taking Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heartbeat, nausea, thirst, chest pain, and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
2. Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
3. Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
4. Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
5. There is limited information available on the use of Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

These are the precaution that an individual patient can take while using Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet. For more details about the usage of this drug, consult with the healthcare professional.

FAQ’s

Q. What if I missed the dose of Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet?

A. If you miss a dose of Nitroglycerine 6.4mg Tablet, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.