Nitrogesic Ointment (Nitroglycerin)

Uses of Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin is used in the prevention and treatment of the chest pain associated with angina (when the blood supply to the muscles of the heart is restricted).
How Nitroglycerin works
Nitroglycerin belongs to a group of medicines known as nitrates. Nitrates temporarily relax smooth muscles, including those found in the walls of blood vessels in the heart. This reduces strain on the heart by making it easier for it to pump blood.

Nitrogesic—for the treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with chronic anal fissure
Nitrogesic, a nitroglycerin ointment, is that the only FDA-approved medicine for the treatment of moderate to severe pain from chronic anal fissure. In a clinical study,

Nitrogesic was found to be effective in treating moderate to severe pain from chronic anal fissure. One common side effect of Nitrogesic is a headache. Here is why nitroglycerin in Nitrogesic increases the blood flow to the anal area. That same kind of increased blood flow also occurs in the head and brain, which can cause headaches.

Nitrogesic causes dose-related headaches, which may or may not be severe, but as you get used to Nitrogesic, they may become less severe. The good news is that this type of headache usually doesn’t last very long and can be treated with over-the-counter medicine, such as Tylenol® (acetaminophen). If the headaches are unpleasant, you may need to ask your doctor whether you should stop using Nitrogesic. There are additional side effects and risks related to Nitrogesic. Please see Important Risk Information below.

How to use Nitrogesic

How to use RECTIV– A treatment for moderate to severe anal fissure pain
Apply Nitrogesic ointment after the interval of every 12 hours exactly as your doctor has told you to
Cover your finger with wrapping, a disposable surgical glove, or a finger cot
Lay the covered finger alongside the 1-inch dosing line marked on the side of the drugs box in order that the tip of your finger is at one end of the dosing line
Refer to a carton for accurate dosage guide
Starting at the tip of the finger, squeeze the ointment onto your finger so it's an equivalent length as what's marked on the box
Gently insert the finger with the ointment into the anal canal, up to the primary finger joint
Carefully smear the ointment around the inner sides of the anal canal. If this can't be achieved thanks to pain, apply the ointment on to the surface of the anus
When you are done, throw the finger covering into the rubbish, out of the reach of youngsters and pets. Remember to wash your hands
Follow your doctor’s instructions
about how often and the way long to use Nitrogesic

What is Nitrogesic?

Nitrogesic (nitroglycerin) Ointment 0.2% may be a prescription drug wont to treat moderate to severe pain caused by chronic anal fissures. An anal fissure is a tear in the skin lining the anal canal.
Nitrogesic is not suitable for children and adolescents under the age of 18 years because it has not been studied in this age group.

Who should not use Nitrogesic?

Do not use Nitrogesic if you:

• Are taking drugs for male erecticle dysfunction (male impotence), such as Viagra® (sildenafil), Cialis® (tadalafil), or Levitra® (vardenafil), or for pulmonary hypertension. If you've got questions, consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider
• Have been told by your doctor that you simply have severe anemia (low numbers of red blood cells)
• Have increased intracranial pressure or high within your skull (eg, following a head injury or bleeding in your brain)
• Are allergic to any of the ingredients in Nitrogesic, or have had an allergic reaction to similar medications in the past

What must be told to the healthcare provider before using Nitrogesic?

• Your healthcare provider must know about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
• Have low blood pressure
• Have recently had a heart attack
• Have heart or blood vessel disorders
• Suffer from migraine or recurrent headaches

Nitrogesic may lower your blood pressure. When getting up from a lying or sitting position, you ought to rise up slowly, otherwise you would possibly feel faint.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you're taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Tell your doctor if you're taking other products that contain nitroglycerin, medicine for erectile dysfunction, medicines wont to treat high vital sign, aspirin, ergotamine (used to treat migraine), tissue-type urokinase (used to assist dissolve blood clots within the heart, lungs, and brain), or are to tend heparin.

What should I avoid while using Nitrogesic?

Do not drive after applying Nitrogesic Ointment. If you are feeling dizzy or light-headed after applying the ointment, don't drive or operate machinery until the dizziness has stopped.
Avoid consuming alcohol while you are using Nitrogesic as your blood pressure is more likely to be affected if you consume alcoholic beverages.

What are the possible side effects of Nitrogesic?

Nitrogesic can cause serious allergies, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or difficulty breathing. If you've got an allergy, stop using Nitrogesic, and seek immediate medical attention.

The most common side effects of Nitrogesic are Headaches, which can be severe. If you have a headache, you may take over-the-counter painkillers (such as acetaminophen), or ask your doctor whether you should stop taking Nitrogesic. Dizziness, faintness on standing, or light-headedness

These aren't all the possible side effects of Nitrogesic.

Keep Nitrogesic out of the reach of children.