Nikoran 5mg Bottle Of 20 Tablets
Nikoran 5 MG Description
Nikoran 5 tablet is used to treat and prevent chest pain that is related to the heart. It 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 Nikoran 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 disease. Nikoran 5 is not recommended for 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.
Korandil tablet, Nicostar tablet, K Cor tablet, Nikos tablet and Nicoduce tablet also has nicorandil as an active ingredient. 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 Nikoran.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹384.56 |
You Save | ₹52.44 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Nicorandil(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Angina or chest pain |
Side effects | Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, skin redness |
Therapy | ANTI-ANGINAL |
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Uses of Nikoran 5 MG
Contraindications of Nikoran 5 MG
- If you are allergic to Nicorandil or any other components of Nikoran 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 Nikoran 5 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin redness
- Weakness
Precautions and Warnings of Nikoran 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 Nikoran 5 mg tablet.
- Nikoran 5 mg tablet is not recommended to be used in children.
Directions for Use of Nikoran 5 MG
Storage and disposal of Nikoran 5 MG
Quick Tips of Nikoran 5 MG
- Nikoran 5 mg tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain related to the heart. This medicine has nicorandil as its main component. It acts by improving the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart muscles....
- This medicine should not be used for treating any other condition unless specified by the doctor. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. It is not recommended for use in children....
- Before starting Nikoran 5 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. If you have low blood pressure, low potassium level, or heart or kidney disease. Also, inform your doctor about all your medications and medical history....
- The use of certain medicines like ibuprofen, sildenafil, amitriptyline, or prednisone, along with this medicine, must be avoided. Do not take any medicine on your own without confirming with your doctor during treatment with this medicine....
- Nausea, headache, dizziness, vomiting, or weakness may occur in some individuals with the use of this medicine. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- If you experience dizziness after taking this medicine, it is recommended not to drive or operate machinery. You also should avoid alcohol intake as it may lower your blood pressure.
Dosage of Nikoran 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Nikoran 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Nikoran 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 Nikoran 5 mg tablet.
- Nikoran 5 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), and Amitriptyline (used to treat mental health) when used concomitantly.
- Medicines like dapoxetine (used in men to treat sexual problems), and prednisone (used in asthma) should be used with caution along with this medicine.
- Nikoran, when taken concomitantly along with painkillers like acetylsalicylic acid, naproxen, and 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
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How to take Nikoran 5 mg tablet?
Q: Can I take Nikoran 5 mg tablet if I am pregnant?
Q: What are the side effects of Nikoran 5 mg tablet?
Q: Do I have to take Nikoran 5 mg tablet with or without food?
Q: Can Nikoran 5 mg tablet be used in children?
Q: Is Nicorandil same as Nikoran?
Q: Is Nikoran 5 blood thinner?
Q: Can I stop using Nikoran 5 tablet if I feel better after taking this medicine?
Q: What is the work of Nikoran 5?
Q: What is Nikoran 5mg used for?
Q: What is the composition of Nikoran 5?
References
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- Ikorel 10mg Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- CDSCO - Nicorandil [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- Nicorandil [Internet]. Lhch.nhs.uk. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- Nicorandil - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics [Internet]. Sciencedirect.com. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
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