Minitran Patch Information:
Minitran Patch (generic name Nitroglycerin) is a patch used in adults to prevent angina (chest pain). Minitran patch when applied to the skin, helps nitroglycerin to get slowly absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream. The nitroglycerin enters in the body in a controlled way, a little at a time. Minitran patch helps to relax the blood vessels and increases the supply of oxygen and blood to heart, thus preventing an angina attack. This medication is not intended for acute angina attacks. Sublingual nitroglycerin should be used if you are having an acute angina attack. Symptoms of an angina attack include heaviness, pressure, squeezing, tightness or pain in the chest. If you are diagnosed with this condition, your doctor will discuss the most effective treatment for your particular condition.
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Minitran Patch Side Effects:
As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Minitran Patch. Some of the common side effects of Minitran Patch include headache, nausea, vomiting, flushing of face, rash, redness, itching, or burning in the area where the patch is applied, low blood pressure leading to dizziness and fainting, fast heartbeat, worsened chest pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, fatigue, high blood pressure, allergic reaction and increased level of methemoglobin in the blood leading to shortness of breath, blue or purple coloration of lips, fingers, toes, headache, dizziness, tiredness and loss of consciousness. If you experience any of the side effects (including the ones not listed here), seek medical attention immediately.
Minitran Patch Directions
You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Minitran Patch to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Minitran patch comes in the dosage forms of 0.2 mg, 0.4 mg and 0.6 mg. The generic equivalent of the patch comes in the dosage forms of 0.2 mg and 0.4 mg. You can apply Minitran patch to chest, shoulders, upper arm or back. Do not apply it to lower arm or lower leg. You should apply the patch to a non-hairy area so that the hair does not prevent the contact of the patch with the skin. The skin area where the patch is to be applied should be clean, dry and free of any cuts or irritation. Use a different skin area every time you apply a new patch. In case, patch becomes loose, discard it an put a new one on different site. Do not cut the patch. Minitran patch is to be applied for 12-14 hours unless directed otherwise by your doctor. Starting dose of the patch is 0.2 mg/hour usually applied in the morning. Minitran Patch should be stored at controlled room temperature of 15°C to 30°C. It should be kept out of the reach and sight of children and pets.
Minitran Patch Precautions
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of nitroglycerin, nitrates, nitrites or any other ingredients in the patch, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You should also not take Minitran Patch and consult your doctor, if you have had a recent heart attack, or other serious heart problems such as stroke or head injury, experience light-headedness, dizziness or fainting while going from lying or sitting to standing position, have narrowing of heart valves, have increased pressure in brain, have an eye disease called closed angle glaucoma, or have severe anemia. You must consult also your doctor if you have heart failure, have low blood pressure, have angina due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, are pregnant or breastfeeding, are dehydrated or suffer from excessive vomiting, diarrhea or sweating or are less than 18 years or more than 65 years of age. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Minitran Patch, including drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Staxyn, drugs used to treat high blood pressure in lungs such as Adempas, Revatio, drugs having effect similar to Minitran, drugs used to treat high blood pressure such as diuretics (water pills), calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, drugs used to treat depression called as tricyclic antidepressants, drugs used to treat migraine headaches, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat pain and swelling such as ibuprofen, or alcohol. Minitran Patch can lead to dizziness, light-headedness and fainting, especially after the first dose or when the dose is increased. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how you respond to Minitran.
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