Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Composition of Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet contains Nitroglycerin (Glyceryl Trinitrate) 6.4 mg prolonged-release tablet. It belongs to the Organic nitrate (vasodilator) class of medicines.

Uses of Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Prevention and long-term management of angina pectoris (chest pain) due to coronary artery disease; prophylaxis of angina attacks

Key benefits

• Helps prevent angina attacks
• Reduces chest pain frequency
• Lowers heart workload by venodilation
• Improves coronary blood flow

How Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet works

Nitroglycerin is converted to nitric oxide in vascular smooth muscle, causing relaxation. It mainly dilates veins and coronary arteries, reducing preload and myocardial oxygen demand and improving blood flow to the heart.

How to take Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Tablet (prolonged-release): take exactly as prescribed, usually swallowed whole with water; do not crush/chew/split. Can be taken with or without food; try to take at the same time each day. It is used for prevention, not for immediate relief of an acute angina attack unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

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

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• nausea
• lightheadedness
• low blood pressure
• 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 Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause significant hypotension—rise slowly from sitting/lying positions. Use with caution in low blood pressure, dehydration, severe anemia, recent heart attack, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, or increased intracranial pressure. Do not stop suddenly without medical advice. Prolonged nitrate therapy may require a daily nitrate-free interval to reduce tolerance as directed by physician.

Do not take Nitrocontin 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

Contraindicated with PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) and riociguat due to severe hypotension. Additive BP-lowering with other antihypertensives, diuretics, alcohol, tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics. Ergot derivatives may reduce antianginal effect.

How to store Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture; keep in original packaging and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Nitrocontin 6.4 Tablet

Take it at the same time each day and do not miss doses. Keep an up-to-date list of your medicines with you.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Modi Mundi Pharma Pvt Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Antianginal

Drug class:

Organic nitrate (vasodilator)