Ntg 5mg Injection
Manufacturer
Swiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Nitroglycerin (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ntg 5mg Injection is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina) and hypertension (high blood pressure) during surgery.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Ntg 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 Ntg 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
Ntg 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
It is 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. Ntg 5mg Injection 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 Ntg 5mg Injection as it may cause increased dizziness. Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Ntg 5mg Injection as it may cause low blood pressure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the effect of Ntg 5mg Injection wear off after sometime?
Yes, prolonged or excessive use of Ntg 5mg Injection may lead to tolerance. This means that the medication's effectiveness might decrease over time. It is important to follow your doctor's prescribed dosage to avoid tolerance and maintain its effectiveness. They will typically prescribe the smallest effective dose.
What does too much Ntg 5mg Injection do?
Excessive use of Ntg 5mg Injection can lead to side effects like low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, a weak and fast pulse. It may also cause feelings of weakness, lightheadedness when standing, and even fainting. In such cases, immediate medical attention is needed.
Does Ntg 5mg Injection stop heart attacks?
Ntg 5mg Injection is prescribed to prevent angina attacks in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). In CAD, the coronary arteries become narrowed due to which the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen. This can lead to chest pain or shortness of breath (angina). Ntg 5mg Injection works by relaxing these narrowed arteries to reduce the heart's workload and increase blood flow. This helps to prevent angina attacks and improve overall heart health.
