Minitran Patch (Nitroglycerin) Customer Reviews

Minitran Patch

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Description

Drug Description:

This medicine is used to prevent chest pain due to heart disease.Store at controlled room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Do not refrigerate. Carefully follow the instructions for throwing away used systems.How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine is for external use only. Daily headaches may occur with the use of this medicine. This is common. Do not change the schedule of taking this medicine due to the headaches. Lack of headache may signal the loss of the effectiveness of this medicine. Lightheadedness or fainting can occur when arising from a seated or lying position. Alcohol can worsen this effect. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks that require alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Following the removal of the patch, wash hands completely. Avoid contact with the eyes. Stop using this medicine and talk with your doctor if you experience severe or persistent skin reactions. Disposal – Fold patch over itself; place in pouch and throw away. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Do not stop taking this medication without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medication. Do not take more medication than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you are allergic to the adhesive to make the system stick to your skinBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have had a recent heart attack or have congestive heart failure if you have any other medical conditionThe patch must be removed before cardioversion or DC defibrillation is attempted, as well as before applying diathermy treatment, since it may be associated with damage to the paddles and burns to the patient.Most severe:  Fainting; increased chest pain.Most common:  Daily headache; lightheadedness.Other:  Rash; skin eruptions, nausea, vomiting.

Indication:

This medicine is used to prevent chest pain due to heart disease.

Storage:

Store at controlled room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F). Do not refrigerate. Carefully follow the instructions for throwing away used systems.

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have had a recent heart attack or have congestive heart failure if you have any other medical condition

Warnings:

The patch must be removed before cardioversion or DC defibrillation is attempted, as well as before applying diathermy treatment, since it may be associated with damage to the paddles and burns to the patient.

Patient Family Info:

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine is for external use only. Daily headaches may occur with the use of this medicine. This is common. Do not change the schedule of taking this medicine due to the headaches. Lack of headache may signal the loss of the effectiveness of this medicine. Lightheadedness or fainting can occur when arising from a seated or lying position. Alcohol can worsen this effect. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks that require alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Following the removal of the patch, wash hands completely. Avoid contact with the eyes. Stop using this medicine and talk with your doctor if you experience severe or persistent skin reactions. Disposal – Fold patch over itse

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you are allergic to the adhesive to make the system stick to your skin

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:  Fainting; increased chest pain.

Common Side Effects:

Most common:  Daily headache; lightheadedness.

Other Side Effects:

  Rash; skin eruptions, nausea, vomiting.

Additional information

Generic name:

Nitroglycerin

Formulation:

Transdermal patch

Strength(s):

0.2mg, 0.4mg, 0.6mg

Quantities Available:

30

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