Uses / Indications:
GTN Sorbitrate 2.6 mg Tablet CR is used for the following:
Prevention of angina pectoris (chest pain caused by decreased blood supply to the heart)
Taking care of coronary artery disease (CAD)
Some doctors may recommend adjunct therapy for heart failure.
Enhancing exercise tolerance in individuals with stable angina.
Pregnancy interaction:
Risk Level: Moderate (only use it if absolutely necessary).
More information:
There aren't many studies on humans, but animal data suggest no clear teratogenic effect.
Should only be used when the advantages outweigh the possible risks to the fetus.
This can cause a drop in the mother's blood pressure, which in turn can alter the flow of blood to the fetus.
Advice:
Only use it with close medical supervision.
Don't take medicine on your own when you're pregnant.
Your doctor may adjust the dosage or closely monitor your blood pressure.
Breastfeeding
It is not certain if nitroglycerin gets into breast milk.
Only use if your doctor says you can.
Keep an eye on babies to see if they are irritable, restless, or having trouble eating.
Expert advice:
To keep angina from coming back, take the drug at the same time every day.
Do not chew or crush the tablet; instead, consume it whole.
Don't get up quickly from sitting or lying down; it could make you dizzy since your blood pressure is low.
Tell your doctor if you get a headache that won't go away, fainting, or chest pain.
This drug is not for treating sudden angina episodes; it is for preventing them.
To avoid tolerance (less effect), you should have a nitrate-free time every day for 10 to 12 hours.
Side Effects:
Normal:
Headache (extremely common since blood vessels open up)
Feeling dizzy or lightheaded
Flushing (skin that feels warm and looks red)
Feeling sick
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
Not as Common:
Heart palpitations or a faster heart rate
Feeling weak or tired
Itchy skin or rash
Very serious (get medical help):
Fainting or very bad dizziness
Pain in the chest that doesn't go away with medicine
Allergic response (swelling, trouble breathing)
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions exactly when you take GTN Sorbitrate 2.6mg Tablet CR.
Take it all in with a glass of water. Don't break, chew, or crush the tablet.
It's best to take it at the same time every day, with or without food.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for the next. Do not take twice as much.
For the best outcomes, continue going to therapy consistently. Stopping suddenly can make angina worse.
How it works:
In the organism, glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) is changed into nitric oxide (NO).
➡️ Nitric oxide relaxes the smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels, which causes vasodilation. ➡️ This lowers the heart's workload and oxygen needs, which stops angina episodes. ➡️ It also makes sure that the heart muscle gets more blood and oxygen.
Faq for medicine:
1. What is the purpose of GTN Sorbitrate 2.6 mg?
People with heart problems, including coronary artery disease, use it to keep chest pain (angina pectoris) from happening.
2. Can I use this pill when I have angina?
No. It is not meant to help with chest discomfort right away; it is supposed to keep it from happening.
Sublingual (under-the-tongue) nitroglycerin is used for sudden attacks.
3. How long does it take to start working?
It starts working in 30 to 60 minutes and lasts a long time because of its controlled-release nature.
4. Is it okay to quit taking it all at once?
No. Stopping suddenly could make chest pain or a heart attack more likely. Gradually reduce under medical supervision.
5. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
Stay away from alcohol. It can dangerously make GTN's blood pressure-lowering effects stronger and make you faint.
Medicine interaction:
Don't use or be careful with:
Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (such as Sildenafil, Tadalafil, and Vardenafil) can produce very low blood pressure, which can be deadly.
Antihypertensive medications (e.g., beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers) may induce significant hypotension.
Alcohol: Makes you sleepy and raises your risk of low blood pressure.
Ergot alkaloids: They might make GTN less effective at stopping angina.
Nitroglycerin might make heparin less effective.
