Nitoside Information

Nitoside is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of High BP. Other than this, Nitoside has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Nitoside depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Nitoside can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Nitoside are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Nitoside is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Nitoside's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Nitoside related warnings section.

Nitoside is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Cyanide Poisoning, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Nitoside are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Nitoside may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nitoside is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Nitoside Benefits & Uses
Nitoside Dosage & How to Take
Nitoside Side Effects
Nitoside Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Nitoside with Other Drugs
Nitoside Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Nitoside
Nitoside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Nitoside Benefits & Uses

Nitoside is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Heart Failure

Nitoside Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given as 0.3 mcg/kg/minute for 10 minutes

Nitoside Related Warnings

Is the use of Nitoside safe for pregnant women?

Nitoside can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Nitoside safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Nitoside as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitoside on the Kidneys?

Using Nitoside does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nitoside on the Liver?

Nitoside may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Nitoside on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Nitoside on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nitoside with Other Drugs

Nitoside should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Nitoside Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nitoside unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Cyanide Poisoning
Kidney Disease
Hypothyroidism
Anemia
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nitoside

Is this Nitoside habit forming or addictive?

Nitoside is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Nitoside can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Nitoside only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Nitoside in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Nitoside Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nitoside

Taking Nitoside with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nitoside

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Nitoside with alcohol will be.

Unknown