GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet 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.

GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet 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 GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet 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 GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet 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 GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet 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. 

• 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

Do not take the GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet 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. GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet should be taken cautiously and only if a doctor prescribes you. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before starting GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required if the benefits outweigh the harm. GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet may cause dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet so please get up gradually.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are taking medicines that are used to treat heart failure or an irregular heartbeat, anticoagulant medications (warfarin), anti-depressant medications (bupropion), migraine medicines (ergotamine), erectile dysfunction medication (alprostadil, avanafil, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil), blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (naproxen, ibuprofen),  and tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin).

Drug-Food Interactions:  GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had or had a myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, anaemia, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney), hypotension, intracranial pressure, pericarditis (inflammation of the pericardium), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and glaucoma.

• BUPROPION
• ALPROSTADIL
• SILDENAFIL
• TADALAFIL
• WARFARIN
• ASPIRIN
• NAPROXEN
• IBUPROFEN

• 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.

• The dose of GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet may be required to increase after a certain time as GTN Sorbitrate-CR 2.6 Tablet develops tolerance after some time. Your doctor might increase your dose depending upon your condition, and please stick to the dosage schedule.