VASOVIN-XL 6.5 CAPSULE

Uses and Benefits of VASOVIN-XL 6.5 CAPSULE (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 VASOVIN-XL 6.5 CAPSULE (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 VASOVIN-XL 6.5 CAPSULE (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 VASOVIN-XL 6.5 CAPSULE (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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