Nitrocin Spray

Short Description

Nitrocin Spray is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.

Dosage Form

Sublingual Spray

Introduction

Nitrocin Spray should be taken at the first sign of chest pain. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Seek medical help immediately if your chest pain continues for more than 15 minutes. Some people may be advised to use this medicine prior to any exertional activity or exercise which may precipitate angina. 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 and other side effects such as flushing, weakness, and increased heart rate.

To use the spray, open your mouth, lift your tongue, and press the bottle button down firmly to spray the medicine under your tongue. Close your mouth after you have sprayed the dose. You should not shake the bottle before use. Nitrocin Spray may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Headache Lightheadedness Flushing Weakness Increased heart rate

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol while taking Nitrocin Spray may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Breastfeeding Warning

Nitrocin Spray is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Nitrocin Spray is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Sildenafil Tadalafil Udenafil Vardenafil

Nitrocin Spray is a nitrate. It works by improving blood supply to the heart and relaxing the blood vessels, which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload. It thus prevents/treats attacks of angina (chest pain). Relaxation of blood vessels lowers blood pressure.

Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you. Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitrocin Spray 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 Nitrocin Spray 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 Nitrocin Spray as it may cause low blood pressure.