Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR is used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain (angina). Angina occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. This medicine works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart.

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR is used to treat chest pain and also to promote healing of skin tear in the back passage

Uses of Newcontin Tablet CR

Treatment of Angina

Benefits of Newcontin Tablet CR

In Treatment of Angina

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is a chest pain that is usually caused by narrowing of the blood vessels which supply your heart. This means your heart does not get enough oxygen. Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR works quickly to relax the muscles and blood vessels in your heart so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart. This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes.
You should take this medicine at the first sign of chest pain. If the first tablet does not work, you can take a second tablet after 5 minutes. However, if your chest pain does not go away after 15 minutes, you should get urgent medical attention. This could be a sign of a heart attack. Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR also helps prevent chest pain if taken before exercising or doing other strenuous activities.

Side effects of Newcontin Tablet CR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Newcontin

Blurred vision
Decreased blood pressure
Dizziness
Headache
Increased heart rate
Lightheadedness
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

How to use Newcontin Tablet CR

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. Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Newcontin Tablet CR works

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR is a nitrate. It works by relaxing the blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its work load, thereby preventing/treating attacks of angina (chest pain).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Consuming alcohol while taking Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not consume alcohol while taking Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR as it may cause increased dizziness.
It may cause headaches which usually go away after a few days of continued treatment. Inform your doctor if it persists.
You may develop tolerance to Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR with time, meaning that the same dose may be less effective next time. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule to avoid this.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with Newcontin 6.4 Tablet CR as it may cause low blood pressure.

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Chemical Class

Nitrates {Short acting}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

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