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Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR
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Product introduction
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This medicine works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR is used to treat chest pain and also to promote healing of skin tear in the back passage
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR is used to treat chest pain and also to promote healing of skin tear in the back passage
Uses of Nitract Capsule SR
Benefits of Nitract Capsule SR
In Treatment of Angina
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is a 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. Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR 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. Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR also helps prevent chest pain if taken before exercising or doing other strenuous activities.
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. Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR also helps prevent chest pain if taken before exercising or doing other strenuous activities.
Side effects of Nitract Capsule SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nitract
- Blurred vision
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Lightheadedness
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
How to use Nitract Capsule SR
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. Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Nitract Capsule SR works
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load, thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR 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
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR 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 Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR 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 Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR 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 Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR as it may cause low blood pressure.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrates {Short acting}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
NO Donors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR
Twice A Day
95%
Once A Day
5%
What are you using Nitract Capsule SR for?
Heart failure
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR?
Increased hea*
100%
*Increased heart rate
FAQs
Can I take sildenafil if I am taking Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR?
No, you should not take sildenafil if you are taking Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR. Taking these two medicines together can cause an excessive fall in blood pressure, which may even be life-threatening.
What effect does Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR have on blood pressure?
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule 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.
Does the effect of Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR wear off after some time?
Yes, excessive use of Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR may cause tolerance which means that Nitract 2.5mg Capsule 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 Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR.
What does too much Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR do?
Excess Nitract 2.5mg Capsule 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.
Can I stop using Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR as I feel better now?
Stopping Nitract 2.5mg Capsule 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.
Does Nitract 2.5mg Capsule SR stop heart attacks?
Nitract 2.5mg Capsule 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. Nitract 2.5mg Capsule 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.
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