Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule
Manufacturer
USV Ltd
Salt Composition
Nitroglycerin (2.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina) by relaxing and widening blood vessels.
Dosage Form
Capsule TR
Introduction
Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. You can develop tolerance to this medicine over time, which means that the same dose becomes less effective. The most common side effect of this medicine is a headache, which may be severe. This can sometimes be helped by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol. You may also experience lightheadedness, which could increase your risk of having a fall. There are other, rarer side effects, some of them serious. Ask your doctor and read the leaflet which comes with the medicine to make sure you are keeping safe. Do not use this medicine if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure in your lungs (pulmonary hypertension), erectile dysfunction, or if you have anemia or glaucoma. Always tell your doctor what other health conditions you have and what other medicines you are taking. It is best not to drink alcohol with this medicine as it increases some of the side effects. If you are affected by dizziness, avoid driving. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.
Directions for Use
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. Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload, thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain).
Quick Tips
Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule 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 Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule 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 Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule 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 Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule as it may cause low blood pressure.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take sildenafil with Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule?
No, you should not take sildenafil if you are taking Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule. Taking these two medicines together can cause an excessive fall in blood pressure, which may even be life-threatening.
What effect does Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule have on blood pressure?
Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule decreases the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. The drop in blood pressure may cause lightheadedness, especially when changing your position suddenly.
Does the effect of Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule wear off over time?
Yes, excessive use of Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule may cause tolerance which means that Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, usually the doctors prescribe the smallest dose required for effective relief of acute angina attack. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule.
What happens if I take too much Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule?
Excess Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule may result in low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, weak and fast pulse. It may also cause weakness, lightheadedness on standing and the patient might even faint. The patient will require emergency medical treatment in such a case.
Can I stop using Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule if I feel better now?
Stopping Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule suddenly may bring on attacks of angina, especially if you have been using it for several weeks or more. Talk to your doctor who will advise you to reduce the dose gradually over 4 to 6 weeks before you stop using it completely.
Does Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule stop heart attacks?
Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule is prescribed to prevent attacks of heart-related chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this disease the blood vessels (coronary arteries) which supply blood to the heart become narrowed because of which the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen. Angispan Angispan-TR 2.5mg Capsule prevents angina by relaxing the blood vessels so that the heart does not have to work very hard.
