Uses / Indications:
Angiwell 2.6mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina).
Pregnancy interaction:
Angiwell 2.6mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Headache (‘nitrate headache’) may occur but should go away after a few days of continued treatment. You may develop tolerance to Angiwell with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this. Eat healthy (low-fat, high-fibre, low-sodium diet), quit smoking, limit alcohol intake, increase your physical activity, watch your weight, and reduce stress. Notify your doctor about other medicines (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) that you are taking as Angiwell may interact with them and cause a serious fall in blood pressure. This may lead to collapse, unconsciousness and could be fatal.
Side Effects:
Headache, Dizziness, Flushing of face, Increased heart rate, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Angiwell 2.6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Angiwell 2.6mg Tablet is a nitrate.It reduces the workload of the heart. As a result, the heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply.
Faq for medicine:
What is Angiwell? : Angiwell belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. |What does Angiwell treat? : Angiwell is used to prevent or stop angina pectoris (chest pain due to blockage of blood vessels of the heart) and stop spasms in the blood vessels of the heart. |Is Angiwell a vasodilator? : Angiwell belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. It works by relaxing the blood vessels of the heart, reducing the strain on the heart and making it easier to pump blood.|How does Angiwell cause vasodilation? : Vasodilation with Angiwell is achieved by the release of nitric oxide which causes the dilatation (widening) of the blood vessels by relaxing the smooth muscles of the blood vessels.|How is Angiwell is taken? : Angiwell is taken in the form of sublingual tablets, sprays, and transdermal patches for the treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain due to blockage of blood vessels of the heart).|Is Angiwell a beta blocker? : Angiwell is not a beta blocker. Angiwell belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. |Is Angiwell harmful? : Angiwell is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Is Angiwell a steroid? : Angiwell is not a steroid. Angiwell belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators.|What is Angiwell spray used for? : Angiwell spray is used to relieve the pain of an angina attack as soon as it has started. It is also used to prevent angina caused by exercise, emotional stress or exposure to cold.|How does Angiwell spray work? : Angiwell spray is a metered aerosol which delivers a fixed amount of Angiwell, the active ingredient, each time the button is pressed. It is to be used under your tongue and should not be inhaled. It is used to relieve the pain of an angina attack as soon as it has started. It is also used to prevent angina caused by exercise, emotional stress or exposure to cold. |Why is Angiwell given sublingually? : Angiwell is given sublingually because it is readily absorbed from the oral mucosa. Angiwell is also readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, but due to its large breakdown (extensive first-pass metabolism) in the liver, its bioavailability (fraction of a given dose in an unchanged form that reaches the systemic circulation) is decreased.|Does glyceryl trinitrate work like sildenafil? : Both sildenafil and glyceryl trinitrate work by dilation of blood vessels which helps in a better blood flow but the mechanisms are entirely different and they are used for different conditions. Sildenafil is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and glyceryl trinitrate is used for the treatment of chest pain. Please consult your doctor before taking any medicine for your disease conditions.|Does Angiwell work? : Angiwell works if taken in a dose for the time for which it is advised by your doctor.|Why does Angiwell cause a headache? : Headache is a side effect of Angiwell and this can be due to the dilation of cerebral arteries (those arteries supplying different parts of the brain). It usually disappears within several days of continued treatment.|How does Angiwell relieve angina pectoris? : Angiwell belongs to a group of medicines called nitrate vasodilators. It acts by the release of nitric oxide which causes the dilatation (widening) of the blood vessels by relaxing its smooth muscles. This reduces the strain on the heart by making it easier to pump blood. In this manner, Angiwell relieves pain in angina pectoris.|How does Angiwell reduce blood pressure? : Angiwell reduces the blood pressure by dilating the blood vessels and decreasing the workload of the heart. However, it is not used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Medicine interaction:
Angiwell with Sildenafil low strength|Angiwell with Tadalafil other strength|Angiwell with Tadalafil|Angiwell with Sildenafil|Angiwell with Vardenafil|Angiwell with Udenafil|Angiwell with Fenoverine|Angiwell with Hyoscine butylbromide|Angiwell with Xantinol Nicotinate|Angiwell with Camylofin|Angiwell with Cyclandelate|Angiwell with Valethamate|Angiwell with Atropine|Angiwell with Trimebutine|Angiwell with Oxyphenonium|Angiwell with Buphenine|Angiwell with Cimetropium Bromide|Angiwell with Otilonium Bromide|Angiwell with Heparin
