Tradename：Nitrostat sublingual Tablet
Active-Ingredient：Nitroglycerin 0.6mg each tablet
Indications：Angina pectoris; Treatment and Prophylaxis
Usage and Dosage：
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When patients suffer from chest pains, to relieve the symptom, they should take a tablet of Angina pectoris every 5 minutes for three times. If the symptom persists after 3 dosages, proceed to the hospital as some as possible and notify physicians that you have taken 3 tablets of Angina pectoris.
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For prophylactic use, patients should take a tablet of Angina pectoris 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in activities that might induce an attack.
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Angina pectoris is a sublingual tablets, as its literal meaning; chewing, swallowing, and crushing would not provide the purpose of relieving chest pain.
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It is best for patients to sit down when taking such medicine because they could suffer from dizziness, lightheaded, or faintness.
Storage and Stability
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Avoid direct sunlight, heat, and humidity; keep it between 15-30℃. Put sublingual tablets in its original glass container tightly capped. Do not store tablets in plastic containers because tablets are vulnerable to plastic components.
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The effect of the medicine is greatly reduced once it is stored improperly or exposed to heat, air, and humidity.
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Keep all medicine out of reach from children.
Possible Side Effects：
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When the effect of the medicine kicks in, there are possible migraine headache and cluster headaches. Do not stop medication at will because of the aforementioned attributions.
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Notify your doctor if there is any side effect like allergic reaction, dry mouth, blurred vision, dizziness, and increased chest pain.
Precautions：
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Keep Angina pectoris handy at all times or carry it along with you.
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Be sure to have enough dosages for holidays. Do not keep outdated medicine.
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When Angina pectoris is taken and placed under patients’ tongue, there is burning feeling and patients should not deem it as a negative effect of the medicine.
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After taking Angina pectoris, do not eat, drink, or smoke cigarette for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
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Do not drive any vehicle, operate machines, or do anything hazardous because Angina pectoris incurs dizziness.
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Notify your doctor or physician if you are pregnant or breast feeding your baby.
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Notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to nitroglycerin or alike.
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You should not use this medicine with Viagra®, Cialis®, Levitra®
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