Nitroplus 25mg Injection
Nitroplus 25 MG Injection is prescribed for the treatment of angina pectoris. The I.V. is used for congestive heart failure (especially when associated with acute myocardial infarction). It is also helpful in treating pulmonary hypertension.
During hypertensive emergencies occurring perioperatively (especially during cardiovascular surgery), this medication is primarily prescribed to make it go away. Nitroplus 25 MG Injection is a kind of nitrate also known as Nitroglycerin, it came into medical use in 1878.
It is used to cure heart failure, high blood pressure, relief from chronic anal fissures and control of blood flow during the course of an operation. Nitroplus 25 MG Injection helps to widen your blood vessels allowing the increasing flow of blood to your heart muscle.
Side effects of using Nitroplus 25 MG Injection include headaches, dizziness, low blood pressure, nausea, diarrhea, lightheadedness, irregular or fast heartbeat, stomach pain, restlessness, anxiety, sweating. Serious allergic reactions are trouble breathing, skin rashes or swelling.
In case you develop any of the allergic reactions notify your health care provider. Certain precautions that you should ensure before taking this medication include informing you doctor of the following conditions if you have or are:
Pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
Breastfeeding a baby.
A case of low blood pressure.
Low levels of blood or low levels of oxygen.
Glaucoma.
Allergic to any medicine.
Recent heart attack.
Haemorrhoids.
Migraines or frequent headache problems.
Liver or a kidney problem.
The dosage for Nitroplus 25 MG Injection depends on your gender, height, weight, medical history and overall health. Nitroplus 25 MG Injection should be stored in a cool and dry place, out of the reach of children. It can be stored up to eight weeks after which it is recommended that you get a fresh batch.
Do not change brands without consulting prescriber. Do not discontinue abruptly. Keep medication in original container, tightly closed. Take medication while sitting down and use caution when changing position (rise from sitting or lying position slowly).
Nitroplus 25 MG Injection may cause dizziness. use this medicine with caution when driving or engaging in hazardous activities until response to drug is known. If chest pain is unresolved in 15 minutes, seek emergency medical help at once. Report acute headache, rapid heartbeat, unusual restlessness or dizziness, muscular weakness, or blurring vision.
Concomitant use of sildenafil (Viagra®) may precipitate acute hypotension, myocardial infarction, or death. Nitrates used in right ventricular infarction may induce acute hypotension. Nitrate use in severe pericardial effusion may reduce cardiac filling pressure and precipitate cardiac tamponade.
In the management of heart failure, the combination of isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine confers beneficial effects on disease progression and cardiac outcomes.
May need to use nitrate-free interval (10-12 hours/day) to avoid tolerance development; gradually decrease dose in patients receiving NTG for prolonged period to avoid withdrawal reaction.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.
Use
The primary use of this medication is as follows:
Angina Pectoris
Hypertension During Surgeries
Chronic Anal Fissures
Congestive Heart Failure
Side Effects
Here are some of the possible side effects of this drug:
Headache
Hypotension
Light Headedness
Syncope
Rash
Dizziness
Weakness
Restlessness
Vertigo
Palpitations
Urinary Incontinence
Blurred Vision
Dosage
Missed Dose instructions
Contact your doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose instructions
Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include headache, confusion, fever, change in the heart beat, nausea, vomiting etc.
Work
This medication works by getting converted to nitric oxide (NO) free radicals in the body which relax the blood vessels and reduces the load on the heart. This results in improved blood flow and reduced oxygen demand.
