Nicorandil 5 mg tablet is a vasodilator prescribed to relieve chest pain in patients with angina.
Nicorandil increases blood flow and oxygen supply by dilating our blood vessels.
Nicorandil is a potassium channel opener.
Nicorandil 5 mg Tablet Uses
Nicorandil 5 mg tablet is mainly prescribed for the relief of pain caused by angina.
It increases blood flow to the heart by dilating our veins.
It is also given to patients who cannot take beta-blockers.
Beta blockers are drugs like atenolol, metoprolol, propranolol, etc.
With regular intake of Nicorandil tablet, you can improve the heart condition of patients with angina.
It started showing its effects after 1 hour.
Who Should not Use Nicorandil Tablet
Nicorandil 5 mg tablet should not be used if the patient has low blood pressure.
Nicorandil should not be used if the patient has low potassium levels.
Nicorandil should not be used if the patient has kidney problems
Nicorandil should not be taken if the patient has a deficiency of an enzyme called G6PD.
Nicorandil should not be used if the patient has diverticulitis.
Nicorandil should not be used if the patient is taking medication for erectile dysfunction (ED).
Dosage of Nicorandil Tablet
Nicorandil tablet is usually taken as 10 mg in the morning and 10 mg in the evening.
But looking at the patient’s condition, the doctor also gave 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening.
If the patient started having a headache after taking nicorandil tablet, the doctor said to take 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the evening and after a week, the dose is increased to 10 mg in the morning and evening.
Nicorandil can be taken on an empty stomach as well as after a meal.
How Does Nicorandil Tablet Work
Nicorandil tablet works in our body in two ways, first by opening potassium channels and second by acting as a nitrate.
Nicorandil tablet works by opening certain potassium channels present in our veins, allowing potassium ions to enter our cells, causing the veins to relax and dilate and increasing blood flow to the veins.
Nicorandil also acts as nitrate. Nitrates are converted to nitric acid in our bodies and nitric acid is a powerful vasodilator.
This relaxes our nerves and widens them.
As a result, the blood supply to our heart increases and the workload of the heart decreases.
In this way, Nicorandil relaxes and widens our coronary arteries.
As a result, an adequate amount of blood and oxygen begins to reach the heart and the load on the heart is reduced.
Side Effects of Nicorandil Tablet
Headache
Dizziness
Feeling weak or tired
Irregular heartbeat
Feeling of warmth in the face, neck, ears or other parts of the body
Vomiting or Nausea
Ulceration
What Drugs Interact with Nicorandil Tablet
Some drugs may increase or decrease their effects when taken with nicorandil and patients may experience it.
Therefore, before taking Nicorandil together with these drugs, you need to consult your doctor.
PDE5 Inhibitors
Beta blockers
Calcium channel blocker
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Lithium
Cimetidine
Wine
Other nitrates
Amitriptyline
Baclofen
How Long Should you Take Nicorandil Tablet
Nicorandil Tablet is a long-acting drug. In some cases, it may even require lifelong medication.
Does Nicorandil Tablet Affect Sex Life
No, Nicorandil tablet does not affect a patient’s sex life.
