Rs.315for 1 vial(s) (5 ml Injection each)
food interaction for Nitrolip Injection
alcohol interaction for Nitrolip Injection
pregnancy interaction for Nitrolip Injection
lactation interaction for Nitrolip Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
Consuming alcohol while taking Nitrolip 5mg Injection may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
UNSAFE
Nitrolip 5mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitrolip 5mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Nitrolip 5mg Injection
Nitroglycerin(5mg)
Nitrolip injection uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Hypertension (high blood pressure).
How nitrolip injection works
Nitrolip 5mg Injection is a nitrate. It works by improving blood supply to heart and relaxing the blood vessels which decreases the oxygen demand of the heart and reduces its workload, thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain). Relaxation of blood vessels lowers blood pressure.
Common side effects of nitrolip injection
Blurred vision, Decreased blood pressure, Dizziness, Headache, Increased heart rate, Lightheadedness, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
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Expert advice FOR Nitrolip Injection
- It is given via a drip into a vein under the supervision of a doctor.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- Nitroglycerin may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nitroglycerin as it may cause increased dizziness.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroglycerin as it may cause low blood pressure.
Frequently asked questions FOR Nitrolip 5mg Injection
Nitroglycerin
Q. Does the effect of Nitrolip 5mg Injection wear off after sometime?
Yes, excessive use of Nitrolip 5mg Injection may cause tolerance which means that Nitrolip 5mg Injection may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, doctors usually prescribe the smallest dose required for effective relief of acute angina attacks. Also, it is usually prescribed in morning and afternoon doses to give nitrate-free interval. Take it strictly as per the dosing interval prescribed by your doctor to prevent tolerance and maintain the effectiveness of Nitrolip 5mg Injection.
Q. What does too much Nitrolip 5mg Injection do?
Excess Nitrolip 5mg Injection may result in low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, weak and fast pulse. It may also cause weakness, lightheadedness on standing and the patient might even faint. The patient will require emergency medical treatment in such a case.
Q. Does Nitrolip 5mg Injection stop heart attacks?
Nitrolip 5mg Injection is prescribed to prevent attacks of heart-related chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this disease, the blood vessels (coronary arteries) which supply blood to the heart become narrow because of which the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen. Nitrolip 5mg Injection prevents angina by relaxing the blood vessels so that the heart does not have to work very hard. Also, relaxation of coronary arteries increases the oxygen supply to the heart.