Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] is a topical medication that is prescribed for preventing chronic chest pain caused by angina, a heart disease. This medication belongs to the class of drugs called nitrates and it relaxes the blood vessels on application. When a patient gets chest pain, the heart requires more oxygen to function. By relaxing the blood vessels, the blood is allowed to flow more easily. This causes reduction in the workload of the heart and therefore leads to a reduction in the heart’s need of oxygen. Chest pain thus gets prevented.
How to use
Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] is not meant to be used in case an attack of angina has already started. It should be used as prevention.
Each pack of the medication comes with applicators. The ointment gets absorbed easily when these applicators are used. To apply, the applicator should be kept on a dry flat surface. The necessary amount of the medication should be squeezed on it. Now the applicator should be placed on the area of the body that is required. The instruction of the doctor as to the amount of the medication to be used and the number of dosages required should be strictly followed.
Side Effects
Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] may cause side effects in some patients. Side effects such as dizziness, fainting, nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, flushing of the neck and the face and headache are common. In case these symptoms worsen, the doctor should be notified immediately.
Severe side effects of Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] are blurred vision, fainting, heavy sweating, pale skin, pounding sensation in the chest, severe dizziness, severe headache, persistent vomiting or nausea, shortness of breath, swelling in the ankles, hands and feet, dry mouth, flushing, irregular heartbeat and unusual weakness. New or worsening of chest pain is also very serious. Few patients have also been reported to get severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which are rash, itching, tightness in the chest, swelling of the face, tongue, mouth and lips and difficulty in breathing. In case any of these symptoms are noticed, it should be treated as a medical emergency.
Drug Interaction
There are a few drugs which may cause drug interaction when administered simultaneously with Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin]. Following are the most important among them:
Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] is used in preventing chronic chest pain caused by Angina. This medication may also be prescribed by doctors for other purposes as well.
Storage
Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] should be stored in a cool and dry area. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Precaution
Nitro-Bid Ointment [Nitroglycerin] is not recommended for patients who have a known allergy to Nitroglycerine, has severe anemia or has had a severe head injury. This medication should not be used on children.
This medication should be used with caution on elderly patients, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and mothers who are breastfeeding their babies.
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