Nicorandil (5mg)
EL-Nico 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Take this medicine regularly and at about the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take it. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. Do not stop taking it without talking to our doctor as sudden withdrawal may cause your chest pain to come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, exercising regularly, and managing stress.The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. This usually improves within a week. However, drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol may help. Other common side effects include dizziness or weakness, nausea, and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk). Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.EL-Nico 5 Tablet may not be suitable for some people. Inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure or heart failure. Also let your doctor know about all other medications that you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should not take any medicines for erectile dysfunction with this medicine. EL-Nico 5 Tablet is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of EL-Nico
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. EL-Nico 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet is a vasodilator. It works by reducing the workload of the heart. As a result, heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply. It also relaxes coronary artery (that carries blood to heart). This reduces the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with EL-Nico 5 Tablet.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of EL-Nico 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of EL-Nico 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as “potassium channel openers”. It causes widening of the arteries. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump the blood. It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to your heart muscle. It is prescribed to patients with stable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta-blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
No, you should not stop taking EL-Nico 5 Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop EL-Nico 5 Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
EL-Nico 5 Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. EL-Nico 5 Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
He or she should be taken to the hospital immediately. The person may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. He or she may also experience irregular or fast heart beat.
You should avoid taking EL-Nico 5 Tablet and aspirin together. Taking the two medicines together increases the risk of ulcer or bleeding in the mouth, stomach or intestine. Immediately consult your doctor, If you notice blood in your stool or vomit while using EL-Nico 5 Tablet.
People who are allergic to EL-Nico 5 Tablet or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use EL-Nico 5 Tablet. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with EL-Nico 5 Tablet or if you have low blood volume.
No, EL-Nico 5 Tablet does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking EL-Nico 5 Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
