General Information on Nitrostat
Nitrostat is used for preventing angina. Its generic name is nitroglycerin. Nitrostat is a nitrate. It works by dilating the blood vessels. Angina occurs when the heart receives less blood and oxygen as compared to what is needed. Thus, Nitrostat increases the size of the blood vessels, increasing the flow of blood and oxygen. This reduces the workload on the heart.
You should not buy Nitrostat if you are allergic to any ingredient in it, have increased blood pressure, or suffer from severe anemia. In these cases, you should consult your doctor before you buy Nitrostat.
Side effects of Nitrostat
Emergency medical help should be sought in case of any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, breathing problems and swollen face or throat. Call your doctor in case the following serious side effects occur:
- Uneven heartbeat
- Blurred vision, dry mouth
- Nausea, vomiting, sweating, pale skin,
- Fever, sore throat, headache
Less serious side effects include:
- Mild burning or tingling
- Warmth or redness of skin
- Weakness, feeling dizzy
Dosage of Nitrostat
Nitrostat is a stabilized sublingual compressed nitroglycerin tablet that comes in three strengths- Nitrostat 0.3mg, Nitrostat 0.4mg, and Nitrostat 0.6mg. Take the dosage as recommended by your doctor. The doses must be taken in the exact quantity as prescribed by the doctor. Since nitroglycerin tends to cause fainting or dizziness, one must try to remain seated in a resting position. The amount of medicine that you take is influenced by the strength of the drug. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the lengths of time for which you take Nitrostat depend on your medical problem.
Nitrostat sublingual tablet should be placed under your tongue and should be allowed to dissolve slowly between the cheek and gum. It should not be swallowed or chewed. You may use additional tablets after 5 minutes but not more than 3 within 15 minutes. In the case of children, the instructions provided by the doctor must be followed.
If you use Nitrostat to prevent an angina attack, take the tablet 5-10 minutes before the stressful activity unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you miss a dose of Nitrostat and are still suffering from chest pain, contact your doctor right away. Ask your healthcare provider any questions you may have about the proper use of Nitrostat.
Interactions
A total of 358 drugs interact with Nitrostat, out of which 4 are major drugs as under:
- Slidenafil
- Tadalafil
- Tizanidine
- Vardenafil
273 drug interactions are moderate and 81 are minor. There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Nitrostat, which is ethanol. Nitrostat in combination with ethanol causes sedation and hypotension. There are 8 disease interactions with Nitrostat which includes anemia, hypotension, glaucoma, etc. Thus, consult your doctor and inform him/her of you have any other condition before you buy Nitrostat.
