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Gantra 2.5 Tablet


Product introduction

Gantra 2.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of heart failure. It increases the pumping activity of the heart and relaxes the blood vessels, which further improves the blood circulation throughout the body.

Gantra 2.5 Tablet should be taken with food regularly at a fixed time each day. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on what you are being treated for. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. Lifestyle changes like a low-fat diet, exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine to work better.

The most common side effects of this medicine include hypotension and anemia. Hence, rise slowly while from a sitting position or avoid driving. However, these side effects may disappear once you have got used to the medicine. If you are worried, or the symptoms do not go away, let your doctor know. Blood tests and regular monitoring of blood pressure may be required to monitor your progress and to check for side effects.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of Gantra Tablet

Benefits of Gantra Tablet

In Prevention of Heart failure

Heart failure means your heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. The most common symptoms are breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling in your legs, ankles, abdomen and other parts of your body. Gantra 2.5 Tablet makes it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body and is therefore an effective treatment for heart failure.

This medicine will help relieve your symptoms, making you feel better and more energetic. You should make appropriate lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy and keeping active, to help this medicine be effective. Take it regularly and keep taking it even if you feel better.

Side effects of Gantra Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gantra

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure)
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

How to use Gantra Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gantra 2.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Gantra Tablet works

Gantra 2.5 Tablet turns on a protein (soluble guanylate cyclase) in the body. This relaxes the blood vessels and allows more blood to flow through. As a result, the heart is able to pump better and doesn't have to work as hard.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gantra 2.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Gantra 2.5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Gantra 2.5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gantra 2.5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gantra 2.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Gantra 2.5 Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gantra 2.5 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Gantra 2.5 Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Gantra Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Gantra 2.5 Tablet, 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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Quick tips

  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly since this medicine may cause low blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you are anemic since Gantra 2.5 Tablet can cause a decrease in the hemoglobin level.
  • If you feel dizzy while taking this medicine, do not drive a vehicle, or operate any machinery. 
  • Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Gantra 2.5 Tablet. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms should be used during treatment and for 1 month after you stop treatment with Gantra 2.5 Tablet.
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly since this medicine may cause low blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you are anemic since Gantra 2.5 Tablet can cause a decrease in the hemoglobin level.
  • If you feel dizzy while taking this medicine, do not drive a vehicle, or operate any machinery. 
  • Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Gantra 2.5 Tablet. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms should be used during treatment and for 1 month after you stop treatment with Gantra 2.5 Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Aminopyrimidine
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC

Patient concerns

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What is BNP test? Pls explain. What is BNP ASSAY?My result is133.0 explain
Dr. Manju Singh
Homeopathy
BNP levels below 100 pg/mL indicate no heart failure. BNP levels of 100-300 pg/mL suggest heart failure is present. BNP levels above 300 pg/mL indicate mild heart failure. BNP levels above 600 pg/mL indicate moderate heart failure.The level of BNP in the blood increases when heart failure symptoms worsen, and decreases when the heart failure condition is stable
Myself is high B.P patients .There is some swelling in the face today . what is going on?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Kidney damage or heart failure
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FAQs

Q. How does Gantra 2.5 Tablet work in heart failure?

Gantra 2.5 Tablet works by relaxing the blood vessels and allows more blood to flow through. As a result, the heart is able to pump better and doesn't have to work as hard.

Q. What is the recommended dosing of Gantra 2.5 Tablet?

The recommended starting dose of Gantra 2.5 Tablet is 2.5 mg orally once daily with food. Your doctor will double the dose approximately every 2 weeks to reach the target maintenance dose of 10 mg once daily.

Q. Can Gantra 2.5 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?

This treatment may harm a baby developing in the womb. It is important not to conceive or father a child while you are on treatment with Gantra 2.5 Tablet and for at least 1 month after its last dose. Talk to your doctor about effective contraception before starting the treatment.

Q. Does Gantra 2.5 Tablet lower blood pressure?

Yes, this medicine may cause a drop in blood pressure. It most commonly occurs while taking the first dose of this medicine. Hence, you should be cautious while driving, operating any machinery, or doing any important work during the initial days of the treatment. Consult your doctor before you start taking this medication.

Q. How does Gantra 2.5 Tablet work in heart failure?

Gantra 2.5 Tablet works by widening the pulmonary arteries (the blood vessels that connect the heart to the lungs), making it easier for the heart to pump blood through the lungs.

Q. What are some of the symptoms of heart failure?

Symptoms of heart failure may include a fast heartbeat; shortness of breath; dizziness; feeling tired; weak; ongoing coughing or wheezing; feeling dizzy, weak, or tired; or swelling of the feet or legs.

Q. Can a change in lifestyle make a difference?

Yes, following a healthy diet and simple exercise or walking can help alleviate heart failure symptoms and improve everyday life.

Q. What is a heart-healthy diet?

A heart-healthy diet is rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, skinless poultry, fish, nuts, and legumes. This diet limits saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, red meat, sweets, and sugar-sweetened beverages.

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References

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