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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain) and in the treatment of angina. It contains Nitroglycerin, which works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. Sometimes, you may experience side effects such as dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensations. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

NITROGLYCERIN-6.4MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain) and treat angina. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen.

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Sometimes, you may experience side effects like dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensations. Most of these side effects of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients. Inform the doctor if you are taking medication for hypertension, glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anaemia. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Do not stop Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects.

Uses of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is used in the treatment of Angina pectoris. The detailed uses of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR are as follows:<br/> • Treatment and prevention of angina attacks: Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is used to treat and prevent angina attacks by improving blood flow to the heart muscle.<br/> • Management of coronary artery disease: Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR helps manage coronary artery disease by dilating blood vessels and reducing the heart's workload.<br/> • Supportive treatment in heart failure: Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is used as supportive treatment in heart failure to reduce strain on the heart and improve circulation.<br/>

Directions for Use

  • Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can be taken with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents angina attacks.

How Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR Works

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.

What if I have taken an overdose of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe nausea/vomiting, slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin, vision changes, and blue/fingers/lips/toes. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Inform the doctor if you have a kidney problem, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia, or have had a heart attack. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR, so please get up gradually.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Taking Avanafil and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Taking Vardenafil and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Levobupivacaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Prilocaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking prilocaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can increase the risk and severity of developing methemoglobinemia, (Red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium nitrite and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Chloroprocaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Tetracaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tetracaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR:
Coadministration of Procaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking procaine and Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume a low-salt and low-fat diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans fats.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing physical activities such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS
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Alcohol

Caution

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So, the intake of alcohol should be avoided with Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR will affect pregnant women or the fetus. Hence, the intake of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it may harm the baby. Your doctor will recommend Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR only if the benefits of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Safety of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is not known in breastfeeding women. So, Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Safety of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

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FAQs

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is used to treat angina pectoris, a kind of chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

No, Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

No, you should not take Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR.

Do not stop taking Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

Yes, Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR. If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR reduces the blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. Low blood pressure may cause lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a seated position suddenly.

Yes, over usage of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR can lead to tolerance which means that the medication may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, usually the doctors recommend the smallest dose necessary for effective relief of acute angina attack. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR.

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR overdose may result in sweating, low blood pressure, headache, vomiting, nausea, slow or fast heartbeat. In addition, the patient may experience weakness, lightheadedness on standing and possibly fainting. In such case, the patient will need emergency medical treatment.

Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR is used to prevent angina (chest pain) attacks in patients with coronary artery disease (narrowing of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Anguil 6.4mg Tablet SR relaxes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) which reduces the workload on the heart. This allows more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reduces chest pain. Thus, it prevents attacks of angina.

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India
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