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Composition

NICORANDIL-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Crestige Life Care

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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About Niconice 10 Tablet 20's

Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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.

Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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, Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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, Niconice 10 Tablet 20's helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.

Take Niconice 10 Tablet 20's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Niconice 10 Tablet 20's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Niconice 10 Tablet 20's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Niconice 10 Tablet 20's may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Niconice 10 Tablet 20's as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Niconice 10 Tablet 20's as it may affect blood pressure.

Uses of Niconice 10 Tablet 20's

Angina pectoris (heart related chest pain)

Directions for Use

Take Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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

Niconice 10 Tablet 20's contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain). Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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, Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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, Niconice 10 Tablet 20's helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart. Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's

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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Niconice 10 Tablet 20's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Niconice 10 Tablet 20's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Niconice 10 Tablet 20's may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Niconice 10 Tablet 20's as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Niconice 10 Tablet 20's as it may affect blood pressure. If you notice in blood in stools while taking Niconice 10 Tablet 20's, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to ulcers in the stomach, intestines or back passage.

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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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FAQs

Niconice 10 Tablet 20's contains Nicorandil that works by relaxing and widening blood vessels. Thereby, Niconice 10 Tablet 20's 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, Niconice 10 Tablet 20's helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.

Niconice 10 Tablet 20's 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.

Niconice 10 Tablet 20's 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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's.

You are not recommended to take aspirin (pain reliever) with Niconice 10 Tablet 20's 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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's.

You are recommended to avoid taking Niconice 10 Tablet 20's 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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's as it may cause Niconice 10 Tablet 20's 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 Niconice 10 Tablet 20's, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • VARDENAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • TADALAFIL
  • RIOCIGAUT
  • DAPOXETINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • LISINOPRIL
  • RAMIPRIL
  • LOSARTAN
  • VALSARTAN
  • CANDESARTAN

Special Advise

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol with name as it may cause severe low blood pressure.
  • Regular exercise is recommended along with Niconice 10 Tablet 20'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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