Glyceryl Trinitrate: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Glyceryl Trinitrate is a fast-acting nitrate. It is a prescription medicine used for angina (chest pain) relief and prevention. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, capsules, injections, sprays and cream, made by 17 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Glyceryl Trinitrate works
It releases nitric oxide, which rapidly relaxes and widens blood vessels and reduces the heart's workload.
What is Glyceryl Trinitrate used for?
- Angina (chest pain) relief and prevention
Glyceryl Trinitrate is used to relieve angina attacks quickly and to prevent chest pain before activities known to trigger it. Some forms are used for anal fissures or in hospital for heart failure.
Side effects of Glyceryl Trinitrate
Common side effects of Glyceryl Trinitrate include:
- Headache
- Flushing
- Dizziness or light-headedness
- Fast heartbeat
If chest pain does not ease within five minutes of a dose, or is severe, call for emergency help.
Precautions and warnings
- Sit down before using it, as it can make you dizzy.
- Never use it with sildenafil, tadalafil or similar medicines.
- Keep sublingual tablets in their original glass bottle and replace as advised once opened.
- Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or a recent head injury.
Frequently asked questions about Glyceryl Trinitrate
What is the price of Glyceryl Trinitrate in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Glyceryl Trinitrate products currently in stock range from Rs 2 to Rs 3,959 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Angiocard SR 6.5mg Capsule at Rs 2. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Glyceryl Trinitrate are available in Pakistan?
Glyceryl Trinitrate is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Cornit (Valor Pharmaceuticals), Cardnit (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Nitromint (Medimpex Budapest Hungry), Nitroscot (Scotman Pharmaceuticals), Sustac (Z1010101010), Trygil (Tabros Pharma), Glyrate (Maple Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd) and Deponit (Atco Laboratories Ltd), along with 12 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Glyceryl Trinitrate?
Yes. Glyceryl Trinitrate is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Are all Glyceryl Trinitrate brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Glyceryl Trinitrate in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Glyceryl Trinitrate brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Glyceryl Trinitrate from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
