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Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical
Information about Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical
Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical Uses
Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart Failure, coronary artery disease, hypertensive emergency and anal fissure.
How Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical works
Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical works in anal fissure by relaxing smooth muscles of anus. This promotes blood flow , which allows fissure (tear) to heal and relieves pain.
Common side effects of Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical
Headache, Lightheadedness
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Expert advice for Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical
- Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical helps in relieving pain due to a tear in the lining of the anus (anal fissure).
- Dispose off after eight weeks of opening, even if there is still ointment left.
- Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical can cause dizziness.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause increased dizziness.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause increased dizziness.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- You may develop tolerance to Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause low blood pressure.
- You have been prescribed Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical for the prevention and treatment of heart-related chest pain (angina).
- Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, increase your physical activity, watch your weight and reduce stress.
- Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause increased dizziness.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- You may develop tolerance to Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin / Glyceryl Trinitrate Topical as it may cause low blood pressure.