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New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Aprica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain) and treatment of angina. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen.

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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.

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's. Sometimes, you may experience dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensation. Most of these side effects of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients or are taking medication for hypertension, glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anaemia. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Also, please do not stop the New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's abruptly as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

Uses of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's

Treatment of Angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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. The dose of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's may be required to increase after a certain time as New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Sublingual tablet: Place the sublingual tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Sublingual Spray: Spray it once or twice below your tongue. Do not take more than the doses suggested by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Vertigo (a major symptom of balance disorder)
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Heart palpitations (unusual awareness of the heartbeat)
  • Low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Paleness
  • Fainting
  • Flushing (warm or red condition of your skin)
  • Other skin reactions

Drug Warnings

Do not take the New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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. If you have a kidney, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia, or have a heart attack. New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's should be taken cautiously and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the harm. New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's so please get up gradually.

Drug Interactions

Drug-drug interactions: This medicine may have an interaction with any medicines that are used to treat heart failure, or an irregular heartbeat, anticoagulant medications (warfarin), anti-depressant medications (bupropion), migraine medicines (ergotamine), erectile dysfunction medication (alprostadil, avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil), blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (naproxen, ibuprofen),  and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin).

Drug-Food Interactions:  New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had or had myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, anemia, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney), hypotension, intracranial pressure, pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and glaucoma.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • BUPROPION
  • ALPROSTADIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • TADALAFIL
  • WARFARIN
  • ASPIRIN
  • NAPROXEN
  • IBUPROFEN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume low salt and a 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, 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.

Special Advise

  • The dose of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's may be required to increase after a certain time as New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Angina pectoris: It is a kind of chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow to the heart, which means insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The chest pain is often triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The symptoms of angina include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, tiredness, anxiety or excessive sweating. The risk factors for angina include smoking, diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not exercising, or a history of heart disease.

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Alcohol

Caution

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's should be avoided with New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby. Your doctor may give you if the benefits of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's overweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Safety of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's is not known in breastfeeding women. So, New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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 New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A/4 4th Floor, Safal Profitaire,Corporate Road,Nr Prahladnagar Garden, Prahladnagar,Ahmedabad- 380015, Gujarat, India.
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FAQs

New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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.
If you miss a dose of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's 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 New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's.
Do not stop taking New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's, 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.
New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's should be kept in the original glass container and tightly capped after each use to prevent loss of tablet potency. Store New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's tablets at room temperature (between 68° and 77°F).
Yes, New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking New GTN 2.6 mg Tablet 10's. If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.

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