Nitroplus 25mg Injection
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Nitroglycerin (25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Nitroplus 25mg Injection is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina) and hypertension (high blood pressure) during surgery.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Nitroplus 25mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor with careful blood pressure monitoring. This is given as a continuous infusion into a vein and should not be stopped abruptly. It should not be mixed with any other medication of any kind. The most common side effect of Nitroplus 25mg Injection 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Nitroplus 25mg Injection 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 thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain). Relaxation of blood vessels lowers blood pressure.
Quick Tips
Given via a drip into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists. 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 Nitroplus 25mg Injection as it may cause increased dizziness. Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroplus 25mg Injection as it may cause low blood pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the effect of Nitroplus 25mg Injection wear off after sometime?
Yes, using excessive doses of Nitroplus 25mg Injection may lead to tolerance. This means the medication's effectiveness may decrease over time for you. Therefore, doctors typically prescribe the lowest effective dose to alleviate acute angina attacks. The medication is usually taken in the morning and afternoon doses with a nitrate-free interval to ensure consistent relief. It is crucial to follow your doctor’s instructions for dosage and timing to avoid tolerance and maintain the medication's effectiveness.
What does too much Nitroplus 25mg Injection do?
Taking excessive amounts of Nitroplus 25mg Injection can lead to several adverse effects, including low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, a weak and fast pulse. Patients might also experience weakness, lightheadedness upon standing and even faintness. In such a case, emergency medical intervention is necessary.
Does Nitroplus 25mg Injection stop heart attacks?
Nitroplus 25mg Injection is prescribed to prevent angina (chest pain associated with coronary artery disease). This condition involves narrowed arteries supplying blood to the heart. The medication relaxes these arteries, allowing the heart to receive sufficient oxygen. Moreover, it provides relief from angina symptoms. Additionally, Nitroplus 25mg Injection increases the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
