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Korandil 10 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

NICORANDIL-10MG

Uses:

Angina pectoris (heart related chest pain)

Medicinal Benefits:

Korandil 10 Tablet contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain). Korandil 10 Tablet works by opening potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the blood vessels' walls and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, Korandil 10 Tablet reduces the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, Korandil 10 Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart. Korandil 10 Tablet is given to adults who cannot tolerate other heart medicines such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers. 

FAQs

Korandil 10 Tablet contains Nicorandil that works by relaxing and widening blood vessels. Thereby, Korandil 10 Tablet reduces the workload of the heart by making it easier for heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, Korandil 10 Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.

Korandil 10 Tablet may cause headache as a common side effect especially in the first few days of treatment. However, if the condition persist or worsens, please consult a doctor so that the dose may be reduced initially.

Korandil 10 Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe hypotension (low blood pressure) as it may increase the risk of worsening the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure before taking Korandil 10 Tablet .

You are not recommended to take aspirin (pain reliever) with Korandil 10 Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of ulcers or other adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Korandil 10 Tablet .

You are recommended to avoid taking Korandil 10 Tablet if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems such as left ventricular failure with low filling pressure, cardiac decompensation or cardiogenic shock.

You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Korandil 10 Tablet as it may cause Korandil 10 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as weakness, dizziness (signs of low blood pressure), fast or irregular heartbeat. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Korandil 10 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.