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compositionComposition:NITROGLYCERIN-25MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml belongs to the class of anti-anginal drugs, which is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, heart attack (myocardial infarction) and perioperative hypertension. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and thus helps boost blood supply to the heart. Some of the common side effects include headache, hypotension, dizziness, light-headedness, and blurred vision. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

NITROGLYCERIN-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vulcan Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Jan-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used for treating angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. Besides this, it is also used to control intraoperative blood pressure.

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml contains nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by relaxing the blood vessels. This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain.

Sometimes, you may experience headaches, low blood pressure, fast heart rate, dizziness, light-headedness, and blurred vision as side effects. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any component present in Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before receiving this medicine. Keep your doctor informed about your medical history and ongoing medications to rule out any potential interactions.

Uses of Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is used to treat angina, peri-operative high blood pressure, and myocardial infarction. The detailed uses of Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml are as follows:

  • Management of peri-operative hypertension: Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is used to treat high blood pressure during or after surgery.
  • Treatment of congestive heart failure: Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml helps treat congestive heart failure associated with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).
  • Relieves angina: It relieves angina pectoris in patients not responding to sublingual nitroglycerin or beta-blockers.
  • During surgery: It is used to induce controlled low blood pressure (hypotension) during surgery (intraoperative hypotension).

Key Benefits

  • Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml contains Nitroglycerin, a fast-acting vasodilator that relaxes and widens blood vessels, leading to improved blood flow and reduced heart workload.
  • It helps control high blood pressure during surgery (perioperative hypertension) during cardiovascular procedures like intubation, anaesthesia, sternotomy, and cardiac bypass, as well as in the immediate post-surgical period.
  • It manages congestive heart failure after a heart attack by reducing the strain on the heart and improving circulation.
  • Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml relieves angina (chest pain) in patients who do not respond to other antianginal medications, by improving blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
  • It is also used to induce controlled low blood pressure during surgery to create a stable, low-pressure environment for certain surgical procedures, reducing bleeding and improving surgical conditions.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.
Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml contains nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by relaxing the 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. Thus, it prevents and treats various heart conditions.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml should be avoided with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

The safety of Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is not known in breastfeeding women. So, inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml.

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Driving

Unsafe

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml can cause dizziness. So, operating machinery and driving, which require concentration, should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Tell your doctor before receiving Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml if you have a history of liver impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Tell your doctor before receiving Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml if you have a history of kidney impairment/disorder. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety of Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

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Heart

Caution

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is commonly used to treat heart conditions like angina and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. It should be administered under medical supervision, especially if you have low blood pressure or recent cardiac events.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can receive Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml, but it may be more sensitive to its effects like dizziness, low blood pressure, or fainting. Close monitoring and careful dose adjustments are essential to ensure safe use.

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. An overdose may cause low blood pressure, pooling of blood in the veins, excessive widening of blood vessels, and reduced blood flow from the heart. Your doctor may take necessary measures if an overdose is suspected.

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 fat.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fiber-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.

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Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml if you are allergic to nitroglycerin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you have/had a shock (a medical condition where insufficient blood flow reaches the body tissues), low blood pressure, low blood volume, low blood oxygen, fluid accumulation in the lungs, serious head injury, cerebral haemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) or heart conditions.
  • It is recommended not to take Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml if you use riociguat, a medicine used to treat pulmonary hypertension.
  • Please check with the doctor before taking Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml if you have/had severe liver or kidney problems, an underactive thyroid (thyroid dysfunction), or hypothermia (body temperature is lower than normal).
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Taking Vardenafil and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Taking Avanafil and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 trinitrateEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Etidocaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateLevobupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateProcaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Procaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateSodium nitrite
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.
Glyceryl trinitrateMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml:
Coadministration of Mepivacaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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 Mepivacaine and Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used for treating angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml can also be used to control intraoperative blood pressure.

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that relaxes the muscles surrounding blood vessels, making the heart's job easier.

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml may result in hypotension (low blood pressure). Therefore, regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended while on Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml therapy.

Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml is prescribed when a quick response is needed or individuals cannot take tablets.

No, you should not take Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml with the erectile dysfunction medication, such as sildenafil, vardenafil, or tadalafil, as the simultaneous administration of Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml and these drugs can drop the blood pressure dangerously.

Yes, Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake to cope with the headache. If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.

Caution should be exercised while using Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml, especially if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid); inform your doctor before taking Cardionit 25 Injection 5x5 ml because it may mask your symptoms or make it difficult to recognise the signs of excess thyroid hormone in the body.

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  • Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

    M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

  • Santoshini Reddy G

    M Pharmacy

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