Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet 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.

Introduction:
Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet 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. You have to stick to a really specific dosing schedule to prevent this from happening. 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.

Dosage Form:
Tablet

Side Effects:

• No common side effects listed.

How to 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. Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How it Works:
Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain).

Quick Tips:

• Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet 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 Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
• You may develop tolerance to Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet 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 Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.

Interacting Drugs:

• Sildenafil
• Tadalafil
• Udenafil
• Vardenafil

FAQs:

• Can I take sildenafil if I'm already taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet)?
  No, you should not take sildenafil if you're already taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet). Taking these two medicines together can cause an excessive fall in blood pressure, which may even be life-threatening.


• What effect does Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) have on blood pressure?
  Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) 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 Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) wear off after some time?
  Yes, excessive use of Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) may cause tolerance, which means that it may lose its effectiveness over time. Therefore, doctors usually prescribe the smallest dose required for effective relief of acute angina attacks to maintain its effectiveness.


• What are the symptoms of taking too much Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet)?
  Taking excess Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) 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. In such a case, emergency medical treatment is required.


• Can I stop using Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) since I feel better now?
  Stopping Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) 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 Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) prevent heart attacks?
  Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) is prescribed to prevent attacks of heart-related chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this disease, the blood vessels supplying blood to the heart become narrowed because of which the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen. Nitroglycerin (Nitrovag 2.6mg Tablet) prevents angina by relaxing the blood vessels so that the heart does not have to work very hard. Also, relaxation of coronary arteries increases the oxygen supply to the heart.