GTN 0.4MG SPRAY contains Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) which belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators. It is used to manage angina at the onset of an attack.
GTN 0.4MG SPRAY is also used for the management of angina, which can be brought on from emotional stress, physical effort, or exposure to cold. Angina is a type of chest pain occurring because of reduced blood flow to the heart. Symptoms includes chest pain, difficulty to breath, dizziness, tiredness etc.
Along with GTN 0.4MG SPRAY, your doctor may advise you to make certain lifestyle changes such as quitting alcohol and smoking, eating a healthy diet, manage weight and improve your sleep pattern.
GTN 0.4MG SPRAY is not recommended for use in patients having heart or lung diseases, decreased blood pressure, shock due to low blood pressure, severe anaemia, and other diseases like glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (inherited disease seen in men), failure of circulating blood, had history of head injury or bleeding or if you are taking medicines to manage erectile function (sildenafil) or increased pressure in the lungs (riociguat).
Before using GTN 0.4MG SPRAY, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney diseases, any conditions that increases pressure within brain, glaucoma (increased pressure in eyes), thyroid diseases, problem controlling blood pressure.
GTN 0.4MG SPRAY should be used with caution in pregnant women and is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. GTN 0.4MG SPRAY is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age and should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Most common side effects of using GTN 0.4MG SPRAY involves headache, spinning of head, nausea, dizziness, or weakness. Consult with your doctor if any of the worsen or doesn’t improve.
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