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Nicorandil
Latest prescription information about Nicorandil. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Nicorandil
Therapeutic Classification : Antianginals
ICD Code : Y52.3
Trade Name(s): India: Av-Cor Tab, Corflo Tab, Dilnicon Tab, Duorandil Tab, K-Cor Tab, Korandil Tab, Nicoduce Tab, Nikoran Sr-Tab, Nikoran Tab, Nucoril Tab, Zynicor Tab. International: Ikorel Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a vasodilator, prescribed for angina pectoris (chest pain). It works by relaxing the blood vessels. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with cardiogenic shock (poor blood circulation), heart failure, low blood pressure, breast-feeding and children.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: Oral: Initial: 10 mg twice daily. Usual dose: 10-20 mg twice daily. Max: 30 mg twice daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, to take by mouth, with or without food. Warnings and 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. 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. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. |
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