Nitrosun 5 mg

Composition of Nitrosun 5 mg

Nitrosun 5 mg contains Glyceryl trinitrate (Nitroglycerin) 5 mg tablet. It belongs to the Organic nitrate vasodilator class of medicines.

Uses of Nitrosun 5 mg

Prevention and treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to coronary artery disease); may be used for acute relief of angina as advised by a doctor

Key benefits

• Relieves angina (chest pain)
• Improves blood flow to the heart
• Reduces heart workload and oxygen demand
• Helps prevent angina episodes when used as directed

How Nitrosun 5 mg works

Glyceryl trinitrate is a nitrate vasodilator that relaxes blood vessels. It mainly dilates veins (reducing preload) and also dilates coronary arteries, improving blood flow to the heart and reducing the heart’s oxygen demand, thereby relieving angina.

How to take Nitrosun 5 mg

Use exactly as prescribed. For angina relief, tablets are commonly used sublingually (kept under the tongue) and allowed to dissolve; do not chew or swallow unless your doctor advises oral use. Sit/lie down before taking to reduce dizziness; take at the first sign of chest pain. Follow prescribed dosing interval to avoid nitrate 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

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 Nitrosun 5 mg

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

• Headache
• dizziness
• flushing
• low blood pressure
• lightheadedness on standing
• nausea
• weakness
• fast heartbeat (palpitations)

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 Nitrosun 5 mg

Warnings and precautions

Can cause sudden drop in blood pressure and fainting—use caution when standing up, especially in elderly. Severe headache is common. Do not use with PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil/tadalafil/vardenafil/avanafil) due to risk of life-threatening hypotension. Use with caution in hypotension, dehydration, severe anemia, increased intracranial pressure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, recent heart attack, or severe aortic stenosis. Seek emergency care if chest pain persists after prescribed doses.

Do not take Nitrosun 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, avanafil) – contraindicated; other antihypertensives (beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers), diuretics, alcohol – additive hypotension; riociguat – contraindicated; ergot derivatives (e.g., dihydroergotamine) – altered effects; tricyclic antidepressants/antipsychotics – additive hypotension

How to store Nitrosun 5 mg

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original tightly closed container/blister. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Nitrosun 5 mg

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:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Anti-anginal (Cardiovascular)

Drug class:

Organic nitrate vasodilator