Nicoral10mg
Tablet
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicoral. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Nicoral may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Nicoral during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Nicoral may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nicoral is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nicoral may not be needed in th... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Nicoral is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nicoral may not be needed in the... View More |
Introduction
Nicoral is a medicine used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina). It is usually prescribed when other heart medicines are not suitable ... View More
Uses of Nicoral
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Side effects of Nicoral
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Nicoral
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Nicoral may be taken with ... View More
How Nicoral works
Nicoral is a vasodilator. It works by reducing the workload of the heart. As a result, heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply. This ... View More
What if you forget to take Nicoral?
If you miss a dose of Nicoral, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- You must continue to take it as advised, usually for a long time.
- Nicoral may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Nicoral may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything which requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nicoral as that may cause increased dizziness.
- Do not take medications like sildenafil or tadalafil (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) while on treatment with Nicoral as it may cause low blood pre... View More
- Inform your doctor if you notice any bleeding from the anal passage, blood in vomit or black stools.
Indication
Angina pectoris
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Angina pectoris Adult: 10 mg bid, increase if necessary. Usual dose: 10-20 mg bid. May use 5 mg bid for patients prone to headache. Max dose: 30 ... View More
Contraindication
Cardiogenic shock; hypotension; left ventricular failure with low filling pressure; lactation.
Mode of Action
Nicorandil dilates arterioles and large coronary arteries by opening the potassium channels, and stimulates guanylate cyclase causing venous vasodilatat... View More
Precaution
Hypovolaemia, low systolic BP, acute pulmonary oedema, pregnancy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
Side Effect
Headache (usually transitory), flushing, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and weakness. Hypotension and reflex tachycardia at high doses.
Interaction
Hypotensive interaction may occur with alcohol, TCAs, antihypertensives and other vasodilators. Potentially Fatal: Enhanced hypotensive effect with s... View More
Alternative brand for Nicoral
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