Salts
Uses
Mechanism of Action
Dosage
Side Effects
Warnings/Precautions
Used in the prevention and treatment of chronic stable angina (sensation of pressure, squeezing, or pain in the chest due to insufficient supply of blood to the muscles of the heart) and acute coronary syndrome
Mechanism of Action
Nicorandil works by relaxing (widening) the blood vessels of the heart. This increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart, and reduces the pain. It can also reduce the risk of further heart conditions
Dosage
Adult: Oral: Initial: 10 mg twice daily. Usual dose: 10-20 mg twice daily. Max: 30 mg twice daily
Side Effects
Most Common- Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, flushing, weakness and rectal bleeding Heart- Fast heart rate and low blood pressure Miscellaneous- Rash, abnormal liver function, mouth ulcer and muscle pain
Warnings/Precautions
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of low volume of blood (hypovolaemia), low blood pressure, heart attack or other heart disease, lung swelling, mouth ulcer, any allergy, elderly and during pregnancy It may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication
Substitutes
- DUORANDIL 5MG TABLET
185.00
MEDREICH LIFECARE - KORANDIL 5MG TABLET
112.35
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