Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch

Welcome to the information page for Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch, brought to you by Fulford India Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Nitroglycerin (5mg) and is indicated for Angina (heart-related chest pain),Heart Failure,Coronary artery disease,Hypertensive emergency,Anal fissure. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 39
Packing: 1.0 Transdermal Patch in 1 packet
Salt Combination: Nitroglycerin (5mg)
Brand: Fulford India Ltd
Uses: Angina (heart-related chest pain),Heart Failure,Coronary artery disease,Hypertensive emergency,Anal fissure

Description

Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch 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
Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch 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 Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch 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.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Consuming alcohol while taking Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Drug Action:	Nitric Oxide (NO) Donors
Therapeutic class:	CARDIAC
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Nitrates {Short acting}

Uses of Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch

Angina (heart-related chest pain) Heart Failure Coronary artery disease Hypertensive emergency Anal fissure

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Top Nitro 5mg Transdermal Patch, 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.

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