Product Introduction:
Tuloplast 2 mg Transdermal Patch is used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by heart disease. It delivers Nitroglycerin continuously through the skin, relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
🔹 Uses:
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Prevention of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
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Management of chronic ischemic heart disease
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Long-term nitrate therapy in cardiovascular conditions
🔹 Benefit:
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Delivers 24-hour steady nitroglycerin dose
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Helps prevent chest pain episodes
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Reduces frequency of emergency nitrate use
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Easy once-a-day application
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Convenient and non-invasive
🔹 Composition:
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Nitroglycerin 2 mg per patch
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Transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) with matrix-based release
🔹 Specifications:
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Strength: 2 mg/24 hrs
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Form: Transdermal patch
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Pack: 14 patches (1 patch/day)
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Application Area: Chest, upper arm, back, or shoulder
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Duration: Apply daily, remove after 12–14 hours to avoid nitrate tolerance
🔹 Side Effect:
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Headache (most common side effect)
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Dizziness, flushing, or hypotension
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Local skin irritation or rash at the application site
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Rare: Rapid heartbeat, fainting, or allergic reaction
🔹 Safety Advice:
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Apply to clean, dry, hairless skin—rotate site daily
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Do not cut the patch
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Avoid during use of erectile dysfunction drugs (e.g., Sildenafil)
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Remove patch before bedtime or after 12–14 hours to reduce risk of tolerance
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Do not use in cases of acute myocardial infarction or severe hypotension without doctor’s advice
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Consult your doctor before use if pregnant, nursing, or on other heart medications
