GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet- 30
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Manufactured By Abbott
Composition Nitroglycerin (2.6mg)
Package Size ( 30 Tablet CR in a bottle )
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GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet 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.
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. You can develop tolerance to this medicine over time, which means that the same dose becomes less effective. You have to stick to a really specific dosing schedule to prevent this from happening.
The most common side effect of this medicine is a headache which may be severe. This can sometimes be helped by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol. You may also experience lightheadedness, which could increase your risk of having a fall. There are other, rarer side effects, some of them serious. Ask your doctor and read the leaflet which comes with the medicine to make sure you are keeping safe.
Do not use this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension), erectile dysfunction or if you have anemia or glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye). Always tell your doctor what other health conditions you have and what other medicines you are taking. It is best not to drink alcohol with this medicine as it increases some of the side effects. If you are affected by dizziness, avoid driving. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.
BENEFITS OF GTN SORBITRATE TABLET CR
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet 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. GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet 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. GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet also helps prevent chest pain if taken before exercising or doing other strenuous activities.
SIDE EFFECTS OF GTN SORBITRATE TABLET CR
Common side effects of GTN Sorbitrate
- Blurred vision
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Increased heart rate
- Lightheadedness
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet 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
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet 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
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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A: Gtn sorbitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.
Q: What does Gtn sorbitrate treat?
A: Gtn sorbitrate is used to prevent or stop angina pectoris (chest pain due to blockage of blood vessels of the heart) and stop spasms in the blood vessels of the heart.
Q: Is Gtn sorbitrate a vasodilator?
A: Gtn sorbitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the strain on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.
Q: How does Gtn sorbitrate cause vasodilation?
A: Vasodilation with Gtn sorbitrate is achieved by the release of nitric oxide which causes the dilatation (widening) of the blood vessels by relaxing the smooth muscles of the blood vessels.
Q: How is Gtn sorbitrate is taken?
A: Gtn sorbitrate is taken in the form of sublingual tablets, sprays, and transdermal patches for the treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to blockage of blood vessels of the heart).
Q: Is Gtn sorbitrate a beta blocker?
A: Gtn sorbitrate is not a beta blocker. Gtn sorbitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.
Q: Is Gtn sorbitrate harmful?
A: Gtn sorbitrate is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Gtn sorbitrate a steroid?
A: Gtn sorbitrate is not a steroid. Gtn sorbitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.
Q: What is Gtn sorbitrate spray used for?
A: Gtn sorbitrate spray is used to relieve the pain of an angina attack as soon as it has started. It is also used to prevent angina caused by exercise, emotional stress or exposure to cold.
Q: How does Gtn sorbitrate spray work?
A: Gtn sorbitrate spray is a metered aerosol which delivers a fixed amount of Gtn sorbitrate, the active ingredient, each time the button is pressed. It is to be used under your tongue and should not be inhaled. It is used to relieve the pain of an angina attack as soon as it has started. It is also used to prevent angina caused by exercise, emotional stress or exposure to cold.
Q: Why is Gtn sorbitrate given sublingually?
A: Gtn sorbitrate is given sublingually because it is readily absorbed from the oral mucosa. Gtn sorbitrate is also readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but due to its large breakdown (extensive first-pass metabolism) in the liver, its bioavailability (fraction of a given dose in an unchanged form that reaches the systemic circulation) is decreased.
Q: Does glyceryl trinitrate work like sildenafil?
A: Both sildenafil and glyceryl trinitrate work by dilation of blood vessels which helps in a better blood flow but the mechanisms are entirely different and they are used for different conditions. Sildenafil is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and glyceryl trinitrate is used for the treatment of chest pain. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for your disease conditions.
Q: Does Gtn sorbitrate work?
A: Gtn sorbitrate works if taken in a dose for the time for which it is advised by your doctor.
Q: Why does Gtn sorbitrate cause a headache?
A: Headache is a side effect of Gtn sorbitrate and this can be due to the dilation of cerebral arteries (those arteries supplying different parts of the brain). It usually disappears within several days of continued treatment.
Q: How does Gtn sorbitrate relieve angina pectoris?
A: Gtn sorbitrate belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. It acts by the release of nitric oxide which causes the dilatation (widening) of the blood vessels by relaxing its smooth muscles. This reduces the strain on the heart by making it easier to pump blood. In this manner, Gtn sorbitrate relieves pain in angina pectoris.
Q: How does Gtn sorbitrate reduce blood pressure?
A: Gtn sorbitrate reduces the blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels and decreasing the workload of the heart. However, it is not used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
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