Product Introduction:
Tuloplast 1 mg Transdermal Patch is designed for continuous delivery of Nitroglycerin through the skin into the bloodstream. It helps in the prevention of angina attacks by relaxing the blood vessels and reducing the heart’s workload.
🔹 Uses:
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Prevention of angina pectoris (chronic chest pain)
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Management of ischemic heart disease
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Supportive therapy in patients with coronary artery disease
🔹 Benefit:
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Once-a-day application with consistent medication release
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Reduces frequency and severity of angina attacks
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Convenient, non-invasive transdermal delivery
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Avoids gastrointestinal and first-pass liver metabolism
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Painless, easy-to-use patch system
🔹 Composition:
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Nitroglycerin 1 mg per patch
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Transdermal matrix-type delivery system
🔹 Specifications:
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Strength: 1 mg/24 hrs
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Form: Transdermal therapeutic system (TTS)
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Pack Size: 14 patches
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Application Area: Chest, shoulder, or upper arm (rotate site daily)
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Duration: Apply once daily; typically removed after 12–14 hours
🔹 Side Effect:
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Headache (very common with nitrates)
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Skin irritation or redness at the application site
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Dizziness, flushing, or low blood pressure
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Rare: Rapid heartbeat or fainting
🔹 Safety Advice:
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Apply to clean, dry, non-hairy skin – do not apply on broken or irritated skin
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Do not cut the patch
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Remove after 12–14 hours to prevent tolerance buildup
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Avoid alcohol and other vasodilators during treatment
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Do not use with erectile dysfunction drugs (e.g. sildenafil) – can cause serious hypotension
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Consult doctor before use if pregnant, nursing, or on other cardiac medications
