Nitroplus 5mg Injection
Manufacturer
Neon Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Nitroglycerin (5mg/ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Nitroplus 5mg Injection is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina) and hypertension (high blood pressure) during surgery.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Nitroplus 5mg 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 5mg 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 5mg 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 5mg Injection as it may cause increased dizziness. Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroplus 5mg Injection as it may cause low blood pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the effect of Nitroplus 5mg Injection wear off after sometime?
Yes, prolonged use of Nitroplus 5mg Injection may lead to tolerance. This means that Nitroplus 5mg Injection may lose its effectiveness over time on you. Therefore, doctors usually prescribe the smallest dose required for effective relief of acute angina attacks. It is usually prescribed in morning and afternoon doses to give nitrate-free interval. Take it strictly as per the dosing interval prescribed by your doctor to prevent tolerance and maintain the effectiveness of Nitroplus 5mg Injection.
What does too much Nitroplus 5mg Injection do?
Exceeding the recommended dose of Nitroplus 5mg Injection can lead to low blood pressure, excessive sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, a rapid heartbeat, and lightheadedness upon standing. In severe cases, it may even cause fainting. If such symptoms occur, immediate medical attention is required.
Does Nitroplus 5mg Injection stop heart attacks?
Nitroplus 5mg Injection is prescribed to prevent episodes of chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this condition, the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart narrow, causing the heart to work harder for adequate oxygen. Nitroplus 5mg Injection relaxes these narrowed blood vessels, preventing angina from occurring. This also increases oxygen delivery to the heart through relaxed arteries.
