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GTN Cream: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

GTN Cream (Glyceryl Trinitrate) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

GTN Cream 0.2%

Manufacturer

BIO Serve Pharma

Estimated price

Rs. 230

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What is GTN Cream used for?

  • Angina relief (seene ka dard)
  • Chest pain control (seene ka dard)
  • Blood flow improvement (blood flow improve karna)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using GTN Cream if you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate
  • Do not use if you have very low blood pressure

GTN Cream Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameGTN
Generic NameGlyceryl Trinitrate
StrengthGTN Cream 0.2%
FormCream
Drug ClassNitrate vasodilator
ManufacturerBIO Serve Pharma
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10g tube

2. What is GTN Cream? (GTN Cream kya hai)

GTN Cream is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various heart-related conditions. Its active ingredient, Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN), belongs to the Nitrate vasodilator class of drugs. This cream works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow, which can help manage symptoms such as chest pain or angina. It's important to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Angina relief (seene ka dard)
  • Chest pain control (seene ka dard)
  • Blood flow improvement (blood flow improve karna)
  • Heart strain reduction (heart strain kam karne ke liye)
  • Exercise tolerance (exercise tolerance increase karni)
  • Angina prevention (seene ka dard)
  • Symptom management

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with angina or chest pain
  • Individuals with heart conditions requiring vasodilation
  • BP patients

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate
  • If you have very low blood pressure
  • If you have severe anemia

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using GTN Cream if you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate
  • Do not use if you have very low blood pressure

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Headache, Dizziness, Lightheadedness
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines that affect blood pressure
  • Other vasodilators

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
GTN CreamBIO Serve PharmaGlyceryl Trinitrate
Alternative brandVariousGlyceryl Trinitrate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10g tubeRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: GTN Cream Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: GTN Cream doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iski uses aur kaise leni hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: GTN Cream Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor se poochein.

Q: Pakistan mein GTN Cream Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam local store ya online listing se verify karein.

Q: Kya GTN Cream pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: GTN Cream Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-09 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GTN Cream Uses kis kaam aati hai?

GTN Cream doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iski uses aur kaise leni hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

GTN Cream Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor se poochein.

Pakistan mein GTN Cream Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam local store ya online listing se verify karein.

Kya GTN Cream pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

GTN Cream Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.