This formulation contains Nicorandil, which is effective in angina (heart related chest pain).
It reduces risk and widen blood vessels.
Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe. Consult your doctor.
Taking It during pregnancy might be unsafe. Consult your doctor before taking it.
It pass in breast milk and cause adverse effect in the baby. Consult your doctor before taking it.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. It is safe to use in kidney disease.
Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. It is safe to use in liver disease.
It works by improving blood flow and widening blood vessels of the heart. It lower the workload of the heart.
Angina is chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart due to constricted blood vessels. It usually happens during physical activity or stress and goes away with rest. A heart attack happens when there is reduced oxygen supply to the heart due to decrease in blood flow which is caused by blockage of blood vessels, ultimately leading to heart muscle damage. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or damaged blood vessel, leading to brain damage.
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 Nicokind 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 Nicokind.
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Nicokind is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
Nicokind belongs to a class of medicines known as “potassium channel openers”. It helps in the removal of potassium from the walls of arteries resulting in 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 of stable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
People who are allergic to Nicokind 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 Nicokind. 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 Nicokind or if you have low blood volume.
No, Nicokind 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 Nicokind. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
No, you should not stop taking Nicokind without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Nicokind suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
Nicokind starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
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