Nicorandil is a medicine used to prevent and treat chest pain caused by angina.
nicorandil
This medicine is used in the prophylaxis and treatment of angina (chest pain).
Contradications
This medicine is contraindicated in patients of cardiogenic shock (heart fails to pump enough blood), left ventricular failure with low filling pressures, hypotension (low blood pressure), hypovolaemia (decreased extracellular fluid in body), and pulmonary edema (retention of water in lungs).
Side effects
Patients administered with this medication may experience headache, cutaneous vasodilation (dilation of vessels) and flushing (temporary redness), nausea (feeling like vomiting), vomiting, dizziness (feeling like sleeping), gastrointestinal upset, tachycardia (rapid heart rate), and weakness. Rarely, oral ulceration (ulcers in mouth), rash (change in colour and texture of skin), and at high dosage, reduction in blood pressure, increase in heart rate, hepatic (liver) dysfunction and ulceration.
Expert Advice
- Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablet.
- Avoid alcohol during therapy.
- Contact prescriber if there is an allergic reaction, dizziness (feeling like sleeping), rash (change in colour and texture of skin), difficulty in breathing, itching, and unusual tiredness.
FAQs
What is nicorandil used to treat?
When should I take nicorandil?
It is usual to take one 10mg tablet twice daily, in the morning and evening.
Does nicorandil cause weight gain?
Chronic (long term) administration of nicorandil causes a significant reduction in body weight.
Can nicorandil cause ulcers?
Nicorandil can cause serious skin, mucosal, eye, and gastrointestinal ulcers.
Is nicorandil a beta blocker?
Nicorandil is used to treat chest pain caused by angina in adults who cannot take heart medicines called “beta-blockers” or “calcium antagonists”.
Medicines containing nicorandil
Rs.220
