Nicorandil Tablet

Nicorandil Tablet comes with the branding “Nicogen-10” and belongs to a class of drugs known as ‘vasodilators’ and is used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain related to heart) in adult patients unable to take beta blockers. Angina pectoris means the pain in the chest resulting from the reduced blood supply to the heart. Coronary artery disease is the medical condition associated with this sign.

Nicorandil Tablet is composed of Nicorandil which belongs to a class of active agents that opens potassium channels located on the muscle tissue in the walls of blood vessels and leads to relaxation of muscle tissue and dilation of blood vessels. Thus, it decreases the heart’s oxygen demand by improving the ease with which the heart can pump blood all around the body. Furthermore, it prevents angina as it causes dilation of coronary arteries within the heart, thus enhancing oxygen and blood flow to the heart muscle.

Medical Benefits

• Nicorandil is employed for the treatment or prevention of angina, and chest pain.
• It causes the opening of potassium channels in the muscle cells of blood vessels thus making the vessels relax and dilate.
• This decreases the strain on the heart and the oxygen demand and consequently reduces the pulse rate.
• By dilating the coronary arteries, it aids in the delivery of oxygen and blood to the heart muscles.
• It is used in adults who have intolerance to other heart medications such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers.

Directions For Use

• Swallow Nicorandil Tablet exactly as your doctor advised it to be used.
• The tablet should be ingested together with meals to avoid any abnormalities in the stomach.
• Take it with water and should not be chewed or crushed.
• Ensure the medicine is out of reach of children.

Storage

• Do not expose the tablet to heat or sunlight.
• Locate it in a dry cool place.
• Make sure that the lid is on properly to retain the components of the ingredients.
• Store Nicorandil Tablet away from children’s and pets’ reach.

Precautions

• This composition is not recommended for children so consult a doctor before its consumption.
• It may cause dizziness or weakness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or weak after taking it.
• This medicine is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• This tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the foetus. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
• Consult a doctor before taking this medicine as it may interact with medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil), drugs to treat pulmonary hypertension (riociguat), medicine to treat premature ejaculation (dapoxetine), pain reliever (aspirin), steroids (prednisolone), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, ramipril, losartan, valsartan, candesartan).

Side Effects

• Weakness
• Flushing (reddening of the skin)
• Uneven heartbeat
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can hypotensive patients take this medicine? 

It should not be administered to the patient with severe hypotension since the condition is likely to aggravate further. Before taking this tablet you should tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure.

Is it safe to use this medication with aspirin? 

It should be noted that patients who take aspirin along with it should do so with caution as it is likely to cause ulcers or other adverse effects. Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines in addition to this medicine.

Which conditions should I not take this composition?

Do not use this composition if have a severe hypotensive state, hypovolemia, pulmonary oedema, severe generalized atherosclerosis, acute myocardial infarction, left ventricular failure with low filling pressure, cardiogenic shock, or cardiac decompensation.

What if I ingest more than the recommended nicorandil dosage? 

It is advisable not to take it in excessive amounts because it will have negative effects on the body. Anyone who ingests a larger amount of this medication than was prescribed by your doctor should contact their doctor immediately.