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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule is used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain) and in the treatment of angina. It contains Nitroglycerin, which works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina. Sometimes, you may experience side effects such as dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensations. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

NITROGLYCERIN-2.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Angiplat 2.5 Capsule

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication, primarily used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain) and treatment of angina. Angina occurs when the heart does not get a sufficient amount of oxygen.

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Sometimes, you may experience dry mouth, headache, blurred vision, insomnia, tingling, and prickling sensations. Most of these side effects of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Angiplat 2.5 Capsule if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients or are taking medication for hypertension, glaucoma, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, or anaemia. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Do not stop Angiplat 2.5 Capsule abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

Uses of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule

Treatment of Angina pectoris

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Sublingual tablet: Place the sublingual tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.Sublingual Spray: Spray it once or twice below your tongue. Do not take more than the doses suggested by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents angina attacks. 

How Angiplat 2.5 Capsule Works

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule

  • Headache
  • Vertigo (a major symptom of balance disorder)
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Heart palpitations (unusual awareness of the heartbeat)
  • Low blood pressure upon rising from a seated position
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sweating
  • Paleness
  • Fainting
  • Flushing (warm or red condition of your skin)
  • Other skin reactions

What if I have taken an overdose of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include severe nausea/vomiting, slow heartbeat, cold/clammy skin, vision changes, and bluish/fingers/lips/toes. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take the Angiplat 2.5 Capsule if you are allergic to nitrates or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have a kidney, drink or have ever consumed large amounts of alcohol, have anaemia, or have a heart attack. Angiplat 2.5 Capsule should be taken cautiously and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting Angiplat 2.5 Capsule as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the harm. Angiplat 2.5 Capsule may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Angiplat 2.5 Capsule so please get up gradually.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
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How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Taking Avanafil and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Taking Vardenafil and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, heart palpitations, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity), consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's can increase the risk and severity of developing methemoglobinemia, (Red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking bupivacaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, abnormal blood coloration, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateLevobupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's can increase the risk of developing methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Levobupivacaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateProcaine
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How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Procaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking procaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitratePrilocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Prilocaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking prilocaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateSodium nitrite
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How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Sodium nitrite and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateTetracaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Tetracaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Tetracaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as grey discolouration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Glyceryl trinitrateRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's:
Coadministration of Ropivacaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's has the potential to induce methemoglobinemia (a rare condition where red blood cells are unable to carry oxygen effectively to the tissues).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ropivacaine and Angiplat 2.5 Capsule 25's together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as gray discoloration of the skin, nausea, headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, a rapid heartbeat, palpitation, anxiety, or confusion, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume low salt and a low-fat diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans-fat.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing physical activities such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

Habit Forming

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Alcohol

Caution

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule should be avoided with Angiplat 2.5 Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Angiplat 2.5 Capsule will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby. Your doctor may give you if the benefits of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule overweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Safety of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule is not known in breastfeeding women. So, Angiplat 2.5 Capsule should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Safety of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

FAQs

Angiplat 2.5 Capsule is used to treat angina pectoris, a kind of chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.
Angiplat 2.5 Capsule contains Nitroglycerin, a natural vasodilator that works by expanding blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to your heart, allowing more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reducing chest pain. As a result, it reduces heart workload and prevents attacks of angina.
If you miss a dose of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it’s almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Angiplat 2.5 Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
No, you should not take Angiplat 2.5 Capsule with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule .
Do not stop taking Angiplat 2.5 Capsule without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Angiplat 2.5 Capsule , you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
Yes, Angiplat 2.5 Capsule can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking Angiplat 2.5 Capsule . If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.
Angiplat 2.5 Capsule reduces the blood pressure by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. Low blood pressure may cause lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a seated position suddenly.
Yes, over usage of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule can lead to tolerance which means that the medication may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, usually the doctors recommend the smallest dose necessary for effective relief of acute angina attack. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Angiplat 2.5 Capsule .
Angiplat 2.5 Capsule overdose may result in sweating, low blood pressure, headache, vomiting, nausea, slow or fast heartbeat. In addition, the patient may experience weakness, lightheadedness on standing and possibly fainting. In such case, the patient will need emergency medical treatment.
Angiplat 2.5 Capsule is used to prevent angina (chest pain) attacks in patients with coronary artery disease (narrowing of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Angiplat 2.5 Capsule relaxes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) which reduces the workload on the heart. This allows more oxygen to reach your heart muscles and reduces chest pain. Thus, it prevents attacks of angina.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 28 Sundar Industrial Estate,N.T.Y Layout Mysore Road , Bangalore - 560026, India
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