Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Composition of Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet contains Nitroglycerin (6.4mg). It belongs to the Organic nitrate class of medicines.

Uses of Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Prevention (prophylaxis) of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease

Key benefits

• Prevents angina attacks
• Reduces frequency of chest pain episodes
• Improves exercise tolerance in angina
• Lowers cardiac workload by reducing preload

How Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet works

Nitroglycerin is converted to nitric oxide in vascular smooth muscle, causing relaxation. This dilates veins and arteries, reducing preload and myocardial oxygen demand and improving coronary blood flow, thereby preventing angina.

How to take Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed. Usually taken by mouth as a prolonged/controlled-release tablet; swallow whole with water—do not crush or chew. Often taken on a regular schedule; may be taken with or without food. Your doctor may advise a daily nitrate-free interval to reduce tolerance.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Alnitro 6.4mg Tablet CR, 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.\n

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Alnitro are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• lightheadedness
• low blood pressure
• nausea
• palpitations
• weakness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Can cause significant hypotension and dizziness—avoid driving if affected and rise slowly from sitting/lying. Do not use with PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil/tadalafil/vardenafil) or riociguat due to life-threatening fall in blood pressure. Use caution in severe anemia, increased intracranial pressure, recent head injury/brain hemorrhage, severe hypotension, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, and in elderly. Not intended for rapid relief of an acute angina attack unless specifically prescribed; seek urgent care for persistent chest pain.

Do not take Alnitro if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil), riociguat, other antihypertensives, alcohol, other nitrates/nitrites, vasodilators, tricyclic antidepressants/antipsychotics (may increase hypotension), ergot alkaloids (may reduce antianginal effect)

How to store Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep in original blister/pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Alnitro 6.4 mg Tablet

Alnitro 6.4mg Tablet CR 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 Alnitro 6.4mg Tablet CR, 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 Alnitro 6.4mg Tablet CR 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 Alnitro 6.4mg Tablet CR, as it may cause low blood pressure.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALVIO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Antianginal (vasodilator)

Drug class:

Organic nitrate

Chemical class:

Alkyl nitrates