VAS GTN 6.4MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of VAS GTN 6.4MG TABLET (NITROGLYCERIN 6.4MG)

Nitroglycerin is used mainly to prevent and reduce episodes of angina (chest pain) in people with coronary artery disease.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Prevention of angina (chest pain) attacks
• Long-term management of coronary artery disease along with other heart medicines
• Reducing the frequency of angina episodes

HOW IT WORKS

• Relaxes and widens (dilates) blood vessels, including coronary arteries
• Reduces the workload on the heart by lowering the amount of blood returning to it
• Improves oxygen supply to the heart muscle, easing chest pain

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used to treat a sudden, ongoing heart attack on its own
• Not a substitute for fast-acting sublingual nitroglycerin used during an acute angina attack
• Not used for high blood pressure as a first-choice treatment
• Not meant for pain unrelated to the heart, such as muscle or bone pain

This medicine is usually part of a long-term treatment plan and should be taken regularly as directed, not only when chest pain occurs.

Side Effects of VAS GTN 6.4MG TABLET (NITROGLYCERIN 6.4MG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Flushing of the face
• Feeling weak or light-headed

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea or vomiting
• Fast heartbeat (palpitations)
• Low blood pressure, especially on standing up
• Restlessness

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Very slow or irregular heartbeat
• Severe skin rash, swelling of face or lips, or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Blurred vision or severe weakness
• Chest pain that does not go away or worsens despite medicine

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use VAS GTN 6.4MG TABLET (NITROGLYCERIN 6.4MG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily
• Swallow the sustained-release tablet or capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew it
• Take at the same time(s) each day to maintain steady blood levels
• Your doctor may advise a nitrate-free interval each day to prevent tolerance
• Do not stop suddenly without talking to your doctor, as this can worsen chest pain

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember, unless it is close to the time for your next dose
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
• Keep the container tightly closed
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for VAS GTN 6.4MG TABLET (NITROGLYCERIN 6.4MG)

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are taking medicines for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil
• Have severe anaemia
• Have very low blood pressure or are in a state of shock
• Have a known allergy to nitroglycerin or other nitrates
• Have raised pressure inside the skull (such as after a head injury)

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have low blood pressure or tend to feel dizzy on standing
• Have had a recent heart attack
• Have severe liver or kidney disease
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Have glaucoma or eye pressure problems
• Are taking other heart or blood pressure medicines

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Medicines for erectile dysfunction (sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) — dangerous drop in blood pressure
• Other blood pressure–lowering medicines
• Alcohol, which can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure
• Other nitrate-containing medicines

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

Alcohol can increase dizziness and lower blood pressure further, so it is best avoided or limited; ask your doctor.

Will this medicine give me an immediate headache relief effect for chest pain?

No, this is a slow-release preventive medicine; for sudden chest pain, your doctor may prescribe a fast-acting sublingual nitrate separately.

Can I stop this medicine once my chest pain improves?

• No, stopping suddenly can worsen angina; any change in dose should be done gradually under your doctor's guidance.
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