Nicostar 5mg Bottle Of 30 Tablets
Nicostar 5 MG Description
Nicostar 5 tablet is used to treat and prevent chest pain that is related to the heart. Nicostar 5 contains nicorandil as an active ingredient. Take this medicine only after consulting the doctor. It
should be taken in dose and duration as prescribed. You should never stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may increase the risk of heart-related complications. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it or have any heart diseases. Nicostar 5 mg tablet is not recommended in children. You may experience side effects like headaches, nausea, vomiting, redness of the skin, etc. You should contact your doctor immediately if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting Nicostar 5 mg tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹349.58 |
You Save | ₹47.67 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Nicorandil(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Angina or chest pain |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin redness |
Therapy | ANTI-ANGINAL |
Uses of Nicostar 5 MG
Contraindications of Nicostar 5 MG
- If you are allergic to Nicorandil or any other components of Nicostar 5 mg tablet
- If you have a low blood pressure
- If you are suffering from any heart problems
- If your doctor has told you that you have a build-up of fluid in your lung
- If you are taking medications like vardenafil, sildenafil, etc. to treat impotency or riociguat to treat a lung disease
Side effects of Nicostar 5 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin redness
- Weakness
Precautions and Warnings of Nicostar 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have low blood pressure.
- You are suffering from some heart condition.
- You have problems with your kidney.
- You have a blood enzyme deficiency (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency).
- You have a low blood potassium level and are on medications for it.
- You notice red, itchy, swollen eyes, experience mouth ulcers, blood in your stools or vomit, etc. after taking Nicostar 5 mg tablet.
- Nicostar 5 mg tablet is not recommended to be used in children.
Mode of Action of Nicostar 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Nicostar 5 MG
Interactions of Nicostar 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- You need to mention all the medicines you take including herbal, vitamins & mineral supplements to your doctor before starting Nicostar 5 mg tablet.
- This medicine should not be used simultaneously with medicine like sildenafil, vardenafil (used to treat sexual problems in men), riociguat (used in lung and heart diseases) as it may lead to a serious drop in blood pressure....
- This medicine may alter the effects of certain medicines like captopril (used in heart diseases), Amitriptyline (used to treat mental health) when used concomitantly.
- Medicines like dapoxetine (used in men to treat sexual problems), prednisone (used in asthma) should be used with caution along with this medicine.
- This medicine when taken concomitantly along with painkillers like acetylsalicylic acid, naproxen, ibuprofen may increase the risk of complications like bleeding, ulcers in the stomach and intestines. ...
- You need to be very cautious when taking this medicine along with other medicines that may increase your potassium levels.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Nicostar 5 MG
Dosage of Nicostar 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do I have to take Nicostar 5 mg tablet with or without food?
Q: Can Nicostar 5 mg tablet be used in children?
Q: Is Nicorandil same as Nicostar?
Q: Is Nicostar 5 blood thinner?
Q: Can I stop using Nicostar 5 tablet, if I feel better after taking this medicine?
References
- Ikorel 10mg Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 7 March 2022]
- Ikorel 10mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 7 March 2022]
- CDSCO - Nicorandil [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 7 March 2022]
- Nicorandil [Internet]. Lhch.nhs.uk. 2022 [cited 7 March 2022]
- Nicorandil - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics [Internet]. Sciencedirect.com. 2022 [cited 7 March 2022]
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