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Top Nitro 5 MG Patch

Manufactured byFulford (India) Ltd.
ContainsGlyceryl Trinitrate
Description
Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is a skin patch that is used externally to prevent angina attacks. Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused when your heart muscle does not get enough oxygen-rich blood. This patch contains an active ingredient called Glyceryl Trinitrate released from the patch and absorbed through your skin and into the blood vessels. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch relaxes your blood vessels and facilitates more blood and oxygen to reach your heart. This medicine will not treat an angina attack that has already begun but will help in relieving the symptoms of this condition. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch can cause side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea, low blood pressure, fainting, irregular heartbeats, redness, itching or burning of your skin at the site of the patch. Avoid Nitroderm Tts 10 MG Patch if you are allergic to it. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch has to be applied as instructed by your doctor. Do not wear more than one patch at a time. Using additional skin patches will not increase the effectiveness. To ensure that you are using the patch correctly, read the leaflet carefully that comes along with it. Even if you feel better, do not discontinue its use without consulting your doctor. If you discontinue this medicine abruptly, you may experience an increase in angina attacks. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use in children. Inform your doctor about any other health issues you had/have or if you are undergoing any medical treatment before using Top Nitro 5 MG Patch. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Top Nitro 5 MG Patch

Nitroderm Tts 5 MG Patch
Novartis India Ltd.
Nitroderm Tts-5 5 MG Patch
Novartis India Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Top Nitro 5 MG Patch

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Dizziness and fainting
  • Application site redness, itching, and burning
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Headache

Uses of Top Nitro 5 MG Patch

What is it prescribed for?

  • Angina pectoris
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Top Nitro 5 MG Patch takes about 1-2 hours to start its action.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Top Nitro 5 MG Patch lasts for an average duration of 18 to 24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Do not consume alcohol if you are on treatment with Top Nitro 5 MG Patch. Alcohol may increase the risk of major side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, breathing difficulties, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported Top Nitro 5 MG Patch
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it is not known if it passes the placental barrier (the lining that protects your foetus and supplies nutrition). If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use in breastfeeding as it is not known if the medicine passes into your breastmilk. Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Top Nitro 5 MG Patch if you are allergic to it. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like rashes, itching/swelling (particularly of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and breathing difficulty.

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Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man cannot get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use if you are taking medicines for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Anaemia

Anaemia is a condition in which your blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Avoid Top Nitro 5 MG Patch if you are anaemic or have low levels of haemoglobin (blood cells that carry oxygen throughout your body) in your blood. Large doses of this medicine may cause the haemoglobin to lose its capacity to carry oxygen. Thus, worsening your condition.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve (a nerve responsible for good vision). It is caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye which can also lead to blindness. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use if you have glaucoma as this medicine may increase pressure inside your eyes and lead to blindness.

Increased intracranial pressure

Intracranial pressure (ICP) is the pressure exerted by fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the skull and on your brain tissue. This pressure change usually happens because of any trauma to the head. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended if you have any condition in which the intracranial (within the skull) pressure is elevated, as this medicine may worsen your condition.

Pericarditis

Pericarditis is a swelling and irritation in the pericardium (thin, sac-like membrane )that surrounds your heart. Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended if you have pericarditis. This medicine may lower your cardiac output (the amount of blood your heart pumps each minute) further worsening your condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it is not known if it passes the placental barrier (the lining that protects your foetus and supplies nutrition). If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is not recommended for use in breastfeeding as it is not known if the medicine passes into your breastmilk. Consult your doctor before using this medicine while breastfeeding.
General warnings

Fall in blood pressure

Long-term use or higher doses of Top Nitro 5 MG Patch can cause a fall in blood pressure and can make you feel dizzy, especially while getting up from a lying or sitting position. Monitor your blood pressure regularly to prevent such conditions.

Driving or operating machinery

Top Nitro 5 MG Patch may make you feel dizzy, tired or have blurred vision. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines if you experience any of these symptoms.

Other diseases

If you have/had any other medical conditions of heart, lung, thyroid, kidney, liver etc., then inform your doctor before taking Top Nitro 5 MG Patch. This medicine can interact with the existing disease which may worsen your condition.

Methemoglobinemia

Methemoglobinemia (MetHb) is a condition in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin is produced. Methemoglobin is a form of haemoglobin that carries oxygen throughout your body. Use of Top Nitro 5 MG Patch may affect your red blood cells and cause changes in the haemoglobin resulting in hypoxia (low oxygen reaching your tissues). Symptoms are blue-coloured skin, headache, fatigue, lack of energy etc. Your doctor may discontinue the use of this medicine if you experience any such signs and symptoms.

Missed Dose

If you missed applying a Top Nitro 5 MG Patch, apply it as soon as you remember. Leave it for the rest of your wearing time without changing your patch removal schedule. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dosage, skip the missed dose. Do not use more patches to make up for a missed one.

Overdose

If you have accidentally or intentionally used more than the prescribed dose of Top Nitro 5 MG Patch, then you might feel side effects like headache, the bluish colouring of your skin, cold or clammy skin, etc. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any such symptoms.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Do not consume alcohol if you are on treatment with Top Nitro 5 MG Patch. Alcohol may increase the risk of major side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, breathing difficulties, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Amitriptyline

Amlodipine

Sildenafil

Riociguat

Dihydroergotamine

Heparin Topical

Disease interactions

Hypotension

Top Nitro 5 MG Patchacts by widening the blood vessels which decreases your blood pressure. Hence, this medicine should be used with extreme caution if you have low blood pressure as the risk of further lowering of blood pressure and associated side effects are significantly high.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Your doctor will decide the strength of the patch you need and will also recommend the number of patches to be applied per day. Before you apply a patch, make sure that your skin is clean, free of cuts, rashes or irritations, dry, free of any powder, oil, moisturizer or lotion that could keep the patch from sticking to your skin properly. Wear only one patch at a time. Using more skin patches does not increase the effectiveness of the medication. Do not cut or fold the patch before use.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Top Nitro 5 MG Patch is a vasodilator (a medicine that widens your blood vessels). It relaxes your blood vessels and helps in controlling blood pressure. It also lowers the amount of oxygen required by your heart. Thus, it reduces the workload on your heart and prevents attacks of angina (chest pain).
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Antianginal agents, Vasodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

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