Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch
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Product introduction
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch is a patch that you stick on your skin. It used to prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). The patch contains the medicine which is released from the patch and absorbed through the skin and into the blood vessels, so blood can flow more easily to the heart.
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch is used to treat chest pain and also to promote healing of skin tear in the back passage
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch is used to treat chest pain and also to promote healing of skin tear in the back passage
Uses of Nitroderm TTS Transdermal Patch
Benefits of Nitroderm TTS Transdermal Patch
In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is a chest pain that is usually caused by narrowing of the blood vessels which supply your heart. This means your heart does not get enough oxygen. Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch relaxes the muscles and blood vessels in your heart so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart. This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes.
Side effects of Nitroderm TTS Transdermal Patch
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Nitroderm TTS
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Nausea
- Itching
- Erythema (skin redness)
How to use Nitroderm TTS Transdermal Patch
Use this medicine in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Make sure the skin is clean and dry. Remove the protective liner of the patch. Do not touch the sticky side. With sticky side down, place the patch evenly onto the skin.
How Nitroderm TTS Transdermal Patch works
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch is a nitrate. It is absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. It works by relaxing the blood vessels thereby decreasing the oxygen demand of the heart and reducing its workload. It thus prevents attacks of angina (chest pain).
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Nitroderm TTS Transdermal Patch?
If you miss a dose of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- It should not be used just before physical activities like exercise and sexual activity.
- Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
- You may develop tolerance to Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
- Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch as it may cause low blood pressure.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nitrates {Short acting}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
NO Donors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does the effect of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch wear off after sometime?
Yes, excessive use of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch may cause tolerance which means that Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch may lose its effectiveness on you. Therefore, usually the doctors prescribe the smallest dose required for effective relief of acute angina attack. This helps maintain the effectiveness of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch. While using Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch patches, it is best to take it off for 8 to 12 hours of every 24 hours. This will help maintain the effectiveness of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch.
What effect does Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch have on blood pressure?
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch decreases the blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, but is not recommended for the treatment of high blood pressure. The drop in blood pressure may cause lightheadedness, especially when changing your position suddenly.
What does too much use of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch do?
Excess use of Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch may result in low blood pressure, sweating, nausea, vomiting, headache, weak and fast pulse. It may also cause weakness, lightheadedness on standing and the patient might even faint. The patient will require emergency medical treatment in such a case.
Does Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch stop heart attacks?
Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch is prescribed to prevent attacks of heart-related chest pain (angina) in patients with coronary artery disease. In this disease the blood vessels (coronary arteries) which supply blood to the heart become narrowed because of which the heart has to work harder to get enough oxygen. Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch prevents angina by relaxing the blood vessels so that the heart does not have to work very hard. Also, relaxation of coronary arteries increases the oxygen supply to the heart.
Can I take sildenafil if I am taking Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch?
No, you should not take Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch if you have taken sildenafil. Taking these two medicines together may increase the risk of excessive fall in blood pressure, which is hazardous. Maintain a gap of at least 24 hours if you have to use Nitroderm TTS 10mg Transdermal Patch after taking sildenafil.
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