What is Nitrocontin 6.4mg Tablet?
Nitrocontin tablet helps the treatment of angina, and it relieves chest pain and discomfort. These symptoms appear when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. The drug, acting on blood vessels by relaxing them, helps to facilitate more blood and oxygen. Thus, it helps the heart to work more efficiently and relieve the symptoms. The drug does not help to treat the actual cause of chest pain; it only helps to relieve the symptoms.
Uses of Nitroglycerin tablets
Angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain and discomfort)
How does it work?
Nitrocontin 6.4mg tablets contain Nitroglycerin as its active salt, a nitrate medication. It relaxes the blood vessels to make blood flow easier so it can move oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Facilitating enough blood and oxygen to the heart muscles helps it work more smoothly. Thus, it reduces the heart workload and prevents and treats the associated symptom. It relieves chest pain and discomfort and helps to carry out your day-to-day activities easily.
How to take Nitrocontin 6.4mg tablet?
Take Nitrocontin Tablet as your doctor directs to you. It would be best if you had a valid prescription to take these tablets. Your doctor will tell you when and how to take this medication for better health. To take the tablet, swallow it with a glass of water to avoid chewing or breaking it. You can take these tablets on an empty stomach after you eat your meal. Do not disturb the dose amount and never come more than the recommended dose, as it can be unsafe for you. Take these tablets regularly at the same time each day and stick to a specific dose. If you miss any dose, try taking it as soon as possible, but if its late, take the next scheduled dose. In this situation, you must skip the missed one and ensure you do not consume a double dose.
Side effects
Most side effects that occur during the use of Nitroglycerin tablets do not need any medical care. Please consult your doctor if any adverse effects get serious or persist. It may cause-
- Tingling or pricking sensation
- Dizziness
- Lightheadedness
- Lack of energy
- Decreased blood pressure
- Blurred vision
- Restlessness
- Headache
- Vomiting
Precautions and Safety advice
Do not take Nitrocontin 6.4mg tablets if you are allergic to its active salt, Nitroglycerin.
Consuming alcohol along with Nitroglycerin tablets may lead to the risk of side effects. You may experience flushing, increased heartbeat, chest pain, nausea and low blood pressure. So it is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking these tablets.
The use of Nitroglycerin is probably safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. To know more, please consult your doctor and take it only when advised.
Nitrocontin 6.4mg tablets may affect your vision or may make you feel dizzy or sleepy. If these symptoms occur in you, please do not drive or stay outdoors.
Please inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease and take the drug only when advised safe. Your doctor may change the dose to make the treatment safe and suitable if required. Hence discuss your doctor.
