About Nicodil Tablet 10mg
A vasodilator tablet used to prevent and relieve chest pain caused by angina.
Nicodil Tablet 10mg Uses
- Prevention of angina attacks in people with coronary artery disease
- Long term management of stable chronic angina
- Relief of chest pain linked to reduced blood flow to the heart
- Add on therapy alongside other heart medicines, as a doctor directs
Nicodil Tablet 10mg Benefits
- A dual action that widens both arteries and veins supplying the heart
- A useful option for people who cannot tolerate beta blockers
- Twice daily dosing that supports steady symptom control
- Long standing use in angina management with a well documented safety record
What Experts Say
Nicorandil combines two actions in one tablet. It opens potassium channels to relax blood vessel walls and also has a nitrate like effect, together widening the arteries that supply the heart with blood and reducing the heart's overall workload during physical activity or stress.
A distinctive risk with this medicine is ulceration, which can affect the mouth, skin, eyes or gut and sometimes appears months after starting treatment, occasionally after a dose increase. Any unusual or non healing ulcer during treatment should be reported to a doctor, since stopping the medicine usually allows the ulcer to heal over time.
Because nicorandil lowers blood pressure, it is generally avoided alongside medicines for erectile dysfunction that work in a similar way, due to a risk of a dangerous and sudden blood pressure drop. Regular follow up and a review of all current medicines helps balance angina control against these known risks.
Drug Class
- Potassium channel activator
- Vasodilator, nitrate like anti-anginal agent
Nicodil Tablet 10mg Uses in Urdu
- انجائنا کے دورے روکنے کے لیے
- دل کے مریضوں میں سینے کے درد سے نجات کے لیے
- دل کو خون کی فراہمی بہتر بنانے میں
- دائمی انجائنا کے طویل مدتی انتظام کے لیے
Nicodil Tablet 10mg formula
How to use Nicodil Tablet 10mg?
- The usual starting dose is 10mg twice daily, morning and evening
- A full glass of water is recommended with each tablet
- A gradual dose increase, if needed, is decided by the doctor
- Sudden stopping after long term use is generally avoided
Drug Interactions
- Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors: Medicines such as sildenafil for erectile dysfunction can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure when combined with nicorandil.
- Other Blood Pressure Medicines: Combining with other vasodilators or antihypertensives can add to the blood pressure lowering effect.
- Dantrolene: This combination is generally avoided due to a risk of serious cardiovascular reactions.
- Alcohol: Drinking alcohol can worsen dizziness and low blood pressure while on this medicine.
Risks and warnings
- Ulceration: Mouth, skin, eye or gut ulcers are a known risk with this medicine and should be reported to a doctor promptly.
- Low Blood Pressure: This medicine can cause a significant drop in blood pressure, especially at the start of treatment or with dose increases.
- Heart Failure: Caution is needed in people with fluid on the lungs or unstable heart failure.
- Pulmonary Edema: Rare cases of fluid buildup in the lungs have been reported, requiring prompt medical review of new breathlessness.
- Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: Safety data is limited, so medical advice is recommended before use.
Nicodil Tablet 10mg Side Effects
- Headache, especially when starting treatment
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Mouth ulcers
- Skin, eye or gut ulceration in rare cases
- Low blood pressure
- Palpitations
Storage Conditions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place
- Keep the tablets in their original blister pack
- Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
- Keep out of reach of children
