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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 5:51 AM IST

Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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-2.6MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aylen Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet

Nitrolen 2.6 mg 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.

Nitrolen 2.6 mg 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Avoid alcohol consumption as it might lead to very low blood pressure.

Uses of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet

Treatment of Angina pectoris

Medicinal Benefits

Nitrolen 2.6 mg 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. 

Side Effects of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet

  • 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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

ANTIANGINALS

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Glyceryl trinitrateVardenafil
Critical
Glyceryl trinitrateMethylergometrine
Critical

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.

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

No

What if I have taken an overdose of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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.
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Alcohol

Caution

Concomitant use of nitrates and alcohol may cause hypotension. So intake of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet should be avoided with Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet overweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Safety of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet is not known in breastfeeding women. So, Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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

Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet is not known in children below the age of 18 years.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - NIT0278

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FAQs

Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris, a kind of chest pain caused by decreased blood flow to the heart.
Nitrolen 2.6 mg 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.
If you miss a dose of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet , 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, Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet with your erectile dysfunction medication as it might trigger the blood pressure-lowering effect of Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet .
Do not stop taking Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet , 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, Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet can cause a headache. Please increase fluid intake as it is known to cause headaches when taking Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet . If the problem persists, consult your doctor and do as advised.
Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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 Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet .
Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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.
Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet is used to prevent angina (chest pain) attacks in patients with coronary artery disease (narrowing of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart). Nitrolen 2.6 mg Tablet 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.

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