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compositionComposition:GLYCERYL TRINITRATE-5MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch
Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch
Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch
Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch belongs to the class of anti-anginal drugs, which is used in the treatment of angina pectoris, heart attack (myocardial infarction) and Perioperative hypertension. It helps relax and widen blood vessels, which improves blood flow and reduces the workload on the heart.

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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

GLYCERYL TRINITRATE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Novartis India Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch is primarily used for treating angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch can also be used to control intraoperative blood pressure. Angina occurs when the heart does not receive sufficient oxygen.

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch contains Glyceryl Trinitrate, which relaxes blood vessels (veins and arteries).

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch may cause side effects like headache, hypotension, tachycardia (fast heart rate), dyspnea (shortness of breath), dizziness, light-headedness, and blurred vision. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any component present in Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch. If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant, plan to have a baby, or if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch is used in the treatment of heart-related conditions such as:

  • Angina pectoris: It helps relieve chest pain by relaxing and widening the blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart.
  • Myocardial infarction (heart attack): Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch aids in reducing the heart's workload and oxygen demand during a heart attack.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Wash your hands. Clean and dry the area of skin. Apply the patch to the side of the chest or the upper arm.
  • The area should be hairless to ensure that the patch has good contact with the skin.
  • Do not use moisturiser or powder.

Key Benefits

  • Helps quickly reduce chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
  • Relaxes and widens blood vessels, allowing better blood flow.
  • Decreases the pressure on the heart, helping it pump blood more easily.
  • Helps improve symptoms of heart failure by reducing strain on the heart.

How Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch Works

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch contains glyceryl trinitrate, a natural vasodilator that works by relaxing the blood vessels (veins and arteries). This boosts the blood supply to the heart, allowing more oxygen to reach the heart muscles and reducing chest pain. Thus, it prevents angina.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

What if I have taken an overdose of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch

Use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch as directed by your doctor. An overdose may cause shortness of breath, Slow breathing, blurred vision, double vision, involuntary eye movements, and an inability to feel a heartbeat (palpitations). If you experience any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical help.

Drug Warnings

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch.
  • Do not use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you take any medication for erectile dysfunction (male impotence).
  • It is not recommended to take Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have a headache, vomiting or seizures due to raised pressure inside the skull.
  • Please check with your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have/had anaemia, low blood pressure, stroke, head injury, heart, kidney, liver or lung disease.
  • Before starting Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch, inform your doctor about your medical history and ongoing therapies to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
Glyceryl trinitrateAvanafil
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Taking Vardenafil and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Vardenafil and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 trinitrateAvanafil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Taking Avanafil and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch together can increase the risk or severity of low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Combining Avanafil and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Methylergometrine with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch can increase the levels and side effects of Methylergometrine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Methylergometrine with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 trinitrateChloroprocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Chloroprocaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Chloroprocaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 discoloration 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 trinitrateBupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of bupivacaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 trinitrateEtidocaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Etidocaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Etidocaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 discoloration 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 trinitrateMepivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Mepivacaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Mepivacaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 trinitrateLevobupivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Levobupivacaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 trinitrateRopivacaine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Ropivacaine and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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
Severe
How does the drug interact with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch:
Coadministration of Sodium nitrite and Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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 Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet

  • Eat a heart-healthy diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Reduce salt intake to help control blood pressure and protect heart health.
  • Limit fatty and fried foods to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

Lifestyle changes

  • Do moderate exercises such as walking or light stretching to maintain heart health.
  • Avoid heavy physical exertion that may trigger chest pain or angina.
  • Rest immediately if chest pain occurs and use the sublingual tablet as prescribed.
  • Consult your doctor before starting new exercises, especially if you have heart disease.

Stress management

  • Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation to reduce stress.
  • Maintain regular sleep habits to support heart health and reduce anxiety.
  • Avoid emotional stress and overexertion, as they may trigger angina (chest pain).

Habits

  • Avoid excessive alcohol and smoking, as it may increase dizziness and lower blood pressure.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIANGINALS]

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of alcohol should be avoided with Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy before using this Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor if you are a nursing mother before using this Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch.

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Driving

Caution

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch may cause dizziness. So, driving vehicles and operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have liver problems or a history of liver conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Inform your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have kidney problems or a history of kidney conditions. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Unsafe

The safety and effectiveness of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch in children have not been established.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch is commonly used for heart conditions like angina to improve blood flow. It should be used cautiously in patients with low blood pressure or recent heart events.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch, but it may be more sensitive to side effects like dizziness or low blood pressure. Careful monitoring and gradual dose adjustments help ensure safe and effective use.

FAQs

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch belongs to the class of anti-anginal medication primarily used to prevent angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease. It can be used as monotherapy or in combination with other anti-anginal agents.

Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch relaxes the muscles surrounding blood vessels, making the heart's job easier. When used on a regular and long-term basis, this helps to prevent angina episodes.

Patients may benefit from Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch over oral formulations in terms of the convenience of administration, ease of treatment regimens, and avoidance of first-pass and peak-dose effects.

No, you should not combine Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch with an erectile dysfunction medicine such as sildenafil, vardenafil, or tadalafil since it may interfere with the blood pressure-lowering action of Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch.

Yes, headache is the most common side effect encountered while using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch. Please drink more fluids if you have headache. If the problem persists, consult your doctor.

It is recommended not to use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch in patients with hypotension (low blood pressure); inform your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have ever had hypotension.

You may be prescribed antianginal drugs when patches are not adequate to prevent angina attacks. However, take antianginal drugs in addition to patches only if prescribed by your doctor.

It is recommended not to use Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch in patients with severe anaemia (doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells); inform your doctor before using Nitroderm TTS 5 Transdermal Patch if you have ever had anaemia.

Country of origin

Switzerland

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India
Other Info - NIT0011

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