WHAT IS NIKORAN OD 10MG?
NIKORAN OD 10MG contains Nicorandil which belongs to a group of medicines called ?potassium channel activators?
WHAT NIKORAN OD 10MG IS USED FOR?
NIKORAN OD 10MG is used to prevent or reduce painful signs (angina pectoris) of your heart disease and is used in adults who cannot take heart medicines called beta-blockers or calcium antagonists
It works by increasing the blood flow through the blood vessels of the heart
It improves the blood and oxygen supply of your heart muscle and reduces its workload
WARNING & PRECAUTION:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
Are allergic to nicorandil or any other of its ingredients
Have severe low blood pressure (?hypotension?)
Have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure or heart failure
Have low blood volume
Have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (?pulmonary oedema?)
Suffer from red, itchy, swollen or watery eyes
Suffer from ulcers in your mouth, stomach, guts (small and large) or back passage. These may cause blood in your stools or vomit, a fistula
Have low blood potassium levels
Have kidney problems
Have a genetic condition called ?glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
Such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil for erectile dysfunction
Riociguat to treat ?pulmonary hypertension?
Medicines to treat high blood pressure
Medicines that increase blood potassium levels
Dapoxetine a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation
Medicines for inflammation such as ibuprofen
Medicines for depression
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
The recommended dose is 10mg, twice a day
In case you get headaches, your doctor may give you a lower dose of 5mg, twice a day for the first 2 to 7 days
Your doctor may increase your dose up to 20mg, twice a day. This will depend on your needs, response and tolerance to treatment
If you take more NIKORAN OD 10MG
If you take more NIKORAN OD 10MG than you should or a child swallows any of the tablets, talk to a doctor or go to hospital straight away
If you forget to take NIKORAN OD 10MG
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking NIKORAN OD 10MG
Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor
STORAGE:
Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
It reduces the risk of an angina attack by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
Nikoran OD 10 Tablet PR may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Take this medicine regularly and at about the same time(s) each day.
Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take it.
You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, exercising regularly, and managing stress. click here : Nikoran
most common side effect
Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Nikoran OD 10 Tablet PR may not be suitable for some people. Inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure or heart failure.
Also let your doctor know about all other medications that you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
You should not take any medicines for erectile dysfunction with this medicine. Nikoran OD 10 Tablet PR is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
USES OF NIKORAN TABLET PR
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
BENEFITS OF NIKORAN TABLET PR
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
This means your heart does not get enough oxygen.
Nikoran OD 10 Tablet PR relaxes and widens the blood vessels so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart.
This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes thereby improving your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily.
This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective so keep taking it even if you are not having any angina symptoms.
SIDE EFFECTS OF NIKORAN TABLET PR
Common side effects of Nikoran
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
HOW TO USE NIKORAN TABLET PR
HOW NIKORAN TABLET PR WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Kidney
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