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Composition

NICORANDIL-5MG

Consume Type

ORAL

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Apr-24

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About Cordil-5 Tablet 10's

Cordil-5 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medication called 'vasodilators' used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain) in adults who cannot take beta-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills). Angina pectoris is a kind of chest pain due to decreased blood flow to the heart. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.

Cordil-5 Tablet 10's contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator that opens potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the walls of blood vessels and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, Cordil-5 Tablet 10's 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, Cordil-5 Tablet 10's helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.

Take Cordil-5 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cordil-5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, flushing (reddening of the skin) or very fast, forceful or uneven heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Cordil-5 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Cordil-5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Cordil-5 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Cordil-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Cordil-5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Cordil-5 Tablet 10's as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Cordil-5 Tablet 10's as it may affect blood pressure.

Uses of Cordil-5 Tablet 10's

Angina pectoris (heart related chest pain)

Directions for Use

Take Cordil-5 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Cordil-5 Tablet 10's contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain). Cordil-5 Tablet 10's 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, Cordil-5 Tablet 10's 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, Cordil-5 Tablet 10's helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart. Cordil-5 Tablet 10's is given to adults who cannot tolerate other heart medicines such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cordil-5 Tablet 10's

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Weakness
  • Flushing (reddening of the skin)
  • Uneven heartbeat

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Cordil-5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Cordil-5 Tablet 10's if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems. Do not take Cordil-5 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Cordil-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Cordil-5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Cordil-5 Tablet 10's as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Cordil-5 Tablet 10's as it may affect blood pressure. If you notice in blood in stools while taking Cordil-5 Tablet 10's, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to ulcers in the stomach, intestines or back passage.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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RamiprilAliskiren
Critical
RamiprilPotassium citrate
Severe

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RamiprilAliskiren
Critical
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking aliskiren together with Cordil-5 Tablet may increase the risk of serious side effects such as kidney problems, low blood pressure, and high potassium levels in the blood. High levels of potassium can develop into a condition known as hyperkalemia, which in severe cases can lead to kidney problems, muscle paralysis and irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet with Aliskiren is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you feel nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling in the hands and feet, a sensation of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. You must drink enough fluids while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of foods high in potassium, including tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilPotassium citrate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Potassium citrate with Cordil-5 Tablet may increase potassium levels in the blood. High potassium levels can lead to kidney problems, muscle paralysis, and abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Potassium citrate and Cordil-5 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. It is essential to maintain proper fluid intake while taking these medications. It is advised to reduce the intake of potassium-rich foods. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilLosartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Cordil-5 Tablet together with losartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Losartan with Cordil-5 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Avoid taking a potassium-rich diet (tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes) while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
RamiprilAmiloride
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet and amiloride together may increase the levels of potassium in your blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking amiloride along with Cordil-5 Tablet can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult the doctor if you feel weakness, confusion, numbness or tingling, and uneven heartbeats. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
RamiprilCandesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet with Candesartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cordil-5 Tablet together with Candesartan can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat You must drink enough fluids while taking these medications. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
RamiprilIrbesartan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet together with Irbesartan may increase the risk of side effects such as low blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called hyperkalemia (high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Irbesartan with Cordil-5 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult a doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
RamiprilTrimethoprim
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet with Trimethoprim can increase the potassium levels in the blood, increasing the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Cordil-5 Tablet and trimethoprim, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience weakness, confusion, numbness or tingling, and uneven heartbeats. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
RamiprilPotassium acetate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet with potassium acetate may significantly increase potassium levels in the blood. High levels of potassium can develop into a condition known as hyperkalemia, which in severe cases can lead to kidney problems, muscle paralysis and irregular heart rhythm

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a interaction between Cordil-5 Tablet and Potassium acetate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice any nausea, vomiting, weakness, confusion, tingling of the hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in the legs, or irregular heartbeat, you should contact a doctor immediately. Avoid taking a potassium-rich diet (tomatoes, raisins, figs, potatoes, lima beans, bananas, plantains, papayas, pears, cantaloupes, mangoes) while taking these medications. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
RamiprilKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Coadministration of Cordil-5 Tablet with ketoconazole may increase the blood level of Cordil-5 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Cordil-5 Tablet with Ketoconazole can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
RamiprilOlmesartan medoxomil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Cordil-5 Tablet:
Taking Cordil-5 Tablet together with olmesartan may increase the risk of side effects (blood pressure, kidney function impairment, and a condition called Hyperkalemia - high blood potassium).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking olmesartan medoxomil with Cordil-5 Tablet may lead to an interaction but can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, consult the doctor if you experience nausea, vomiting, weakness, disorientation, tingling in your hands and feet, feelings of heaviness in your legs, a weak pulse, or a slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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NICORANDIL-5MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate

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NICORANDIL-5MGPotassium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Lentils, Orange Juice, Oranges, Raisins, Potatoes, Salmon Dried, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Coconut Water, Beans, Beetroot, Broccoli, Bananas, Apricots, Avocado, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consuming potassium-rich foods while using Cordil-5 Tablet may increase the potassium levels in your blood. It is recommended to avoid potassium-rich foods while using Cordil-5 Tablet. If you experience a fast heartbeat, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, consult your doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
  • Consume low-salt and a low-fat diet.
  • Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
  • Limit salt and sugar intake.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans-fat.
  • Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
  • Get active by doing any physical activity such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VASODILATORS

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Special Advise

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol with name as it may cause severe low blood pressure.
  • Regular exercise is recommended along with Cordil-5 Tablet 10's for effective results.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Angina pectoris: It is a kind of chest pain caused due to decreased blood flow to the heart, which means insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle. The chest pain is often triggered by emotional stress or physical activity. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. The symptoms of angina include dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea, tiredness, anxiety or excessive sweating. The risk factors for angina include smoking, diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, not exercising, or a history of heart disease. 

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