WHAT IS ANGIWELL?

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ANGIWELL contains Glyceryl Trinitrate which belongs to a group of medicines known as nitrates
nIt relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to the heart

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WHAT ANGIWELL IS USED FOR?

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It is used,

nTo prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain
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WARNING & PRECAUTION:

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TALK TO DOCTOR:

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Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

nAre allergic (hypersensitive) to glyceryl trinitrate
nHave previous history of heart attack or heart failure
nHave low blood pressure (hypotension)
nSuffer from severe liver problems
nAre an alcoholic
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

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Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in Children

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you

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INTERACTIONS:

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Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Especially

nCertain migraine medicines like ergotamine and dihydroergotamine
nMedicines used to treat erectile dysfunction like sildenafil, tadalafil and vardenafil
nMedicines for high blood pressure
nOther medicines used to treat angina
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always take ANGIWELL exactly as your doctor has told you
nTake this medicine by mouth with a glass of water
nFollow the directions on the prescription label
nSwallow whole. Do not crush or chew
nTake your doses at regular intervals

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If you take more ANGIWELL

nIf you take too many ANGIWELL, contact your doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department immediately
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nIf you forget to take ANGIWELL
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nIf you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Never take two doses at the same time (morning or evening)
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nIf you stop taking ANGIWELL
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nDo not stop taking this medicine suddenly or your symptoms may get worse
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nIf your doctor wants you to stop the medicine, the dose will be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects
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STORAGE:

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Keep this medicine out of reach of children
nStore at room temperature (15-25°C)
nDo not use this medicine after the expiry date