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Sustac Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Sustac Tablet (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

2.6mg

Manufacturer

The Searle Company Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Sustac Tablet used for?

  • Angina pectoris (seene ka dard)
  • Prevention of angina attacks (seene ka dard)
  • Coronary artery disease
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Sustac Tablet if you are allergic to Glyceryl Trinitrate or any nitrates
  • Have marked anaemia

Sustac Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameSustac
Generic NameGlyceryl Trinitrate
Strength2.6mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassNitrate Vasodilator
ManufacturerThe Searle Company Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Sustac Tablet? (Sustac Tablet kya hai)

Sustac Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for various heart conditions. Its active ingredient, Glyceryl Trinitrate, belongs to the Nitrate Vasodilator class. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart. It's important to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding dosage and duration.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Angina pectoris (seene ka dard)
  • Prevention of angina attacks (seene ka dard)
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Cardiac failure (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Cardiopulmonary oedema (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Control of hypertension during cardiac surgery (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with angina pectoris
  • Individuals at risk of angina attacks
  • People suffering from coronary artery disease

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

  • If you are allergic to Glyceryl Trinitrate or any other nitrate drugs
  • Severe anaemia patients
  • Individuals with head trauma or cerebral haemorrhage

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)

  • Don't use Sustac Tablet if you are allergic to Glyceryl Trinitrate or any nitrates
  • Have marked anaemia

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)

  • Other vasodilators
  • Phosphodiesterase inhibitors

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

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

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Facial flushing

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousGlyceryl Trinitrate
Alternative brandVariousGlyceryl Trinitrate

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

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

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Sustac Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Sustac Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Sustac Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Sustac Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Sustac Tablet ka price kya hai?

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

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-21 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

Sustac Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Sustac Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Sustac Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Sustac Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Sustac Tablet ka price kya hai?

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

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.