Nitrokaf Retard/Nitrokaf Retard Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin)

Indications/Uses

Prevention & long-term treatment of angina pectoris.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Retard cap 2.5 mg 1 cap 2 or 3 times daily. Severe cases: 2 cap 2 or 3 times daily. Retard Forte cap 1 cap twice daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ water.

Contraindications

Severe anaemia. Head trauma, increased intracranial pressure, cerebral bleeding. Incipient glaucoma. Acute circulatory failure (shock, circulatory collapse). Hypotension. Cardiogenic shock. Concomitant intake of sildenafil.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia, collapse, reduced BP related to angina symptoms, headache, drowsiness, flushing.

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Drug Interactions

Vasodilators, antihypertensives, β-blockers, Ca antagonist, neuroleptics or TCA, sildenafil & alcohol; dihydroergotamine; heparin.

MIMS Class

Anti-Anginal Drugs

ATC Classification

C01DA02 - glyceryl trinitrate ; Belongs to the class of organic nitrate vasodilators. Used in the treatment of cardiac disease.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Nitrokaf Retard Forte cap 5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp311,213/boks)

Form

Nitrokaf Retard cap 2.5 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp213,925/boks)

Nitrokaf Retard/Nitrokaf Retard Forte

glyceryl trinitrate

Manufacturer:

Kimia Farma

Marketer:

Pharmasolindo