Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet
strip of 30.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Nitroglycerin (6.4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not consume more than the recommended dose as this may have harmful effects on your body. You can develop tolerance to this medicine over time, which means that the same dose becomes less effective. You have to stick to a really specific dosing schedule to prevent this from happening. The most common side effect of this medicine is a headache which may be severe. This can sometimes be helped by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol. You may also experience lightheadedness which could increase your risk of having a fall. There are other rarer side effects, some of them serious. Ask your doctor and read the leaflet which comes with the medicine to make sure you are keeping safe.
Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain).
Can I take sildenafil if I am taking Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet?
No, you should not take sildenafil (Viagra) if you are taking Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet. Taking these two medicines together can cause an excessive fall in blood pressure, which may even be life-threatening.
What effect does Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet have on blood pressure?
Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet decreases blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. It may cause a drop in blood pressure, leading to lightheadedness, especially when changing your position suddenly.
Does the effect of Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet wear off after some time?
Yes, excessive use of Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet can lead to tolerance. This means that Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet may lose its effectiveness over time. Therefore, doctors typically prescribe the smallest dose necessary for effective relief of acute angina attacks. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet.
What does too much Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet do?
Overdosing on Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet can result in low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, a weak and fast pulse. It may also cause weakness, lightheadedness when standing, and the patient may faint. In such cases, immediate emergency medical attention is required.
Can I stop using Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet as I feel better now?
Stopping Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet suddenly may trigger attacks of angina, especially if you have been using it for several weeks or more. It is essential to talk to your doctor who will advise you to gradually reduce the dose over 4 to 6 weeks before stopping completely.
Does Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet stop heart attacks?
Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet is prescribed to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this condition, blood vessels supplying blood to the heart become narrowed, causing the heart to work harder to get enough oxygen. Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet prevents angina by relaxing these narrowed arteries so that the heart doesn't have to work as hard. Additionally, relaxation of coronary arteries increases oxygen supply to the heart.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet 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 Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while taking Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Breastfeed
Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Angiwell 6.4mg Tablet 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.
