Nicdil 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Nicdil 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina). It is usually prescribed when other heart medicines are either not suitable or have not worked. It reduces the risk of an angina attack by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
Nicdil 5mg 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.
Nicdil 5mg 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. Nicdil 5mg Tablet is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Nicdil Tablet
Benefits of Nicdil Tablet
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Nicdil 5mg Tablet helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is a chest pain that is usually caused by the narrowing of the blood vessels which supply your heart. This means your heart does not get enough oxygen. Nicdil 5mg Tablet relaxes and widens the blood vessels so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart. This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes thereby improving your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective so keep taking it even if you are not having any angina symptoms.
Side effects of Nicdil Tablet
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 them
Common side effects of Nicdil
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Nicdil Tablet
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. Nicdil 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Nicdil Tablet works
Nicdil 5mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Nicdil 5mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nicdil 5mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nicdil 5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nicdil 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nicdil 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
CAUTION
Nicdil 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Nicdil Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Nicdil 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- You must continue to take it as advised, usually for a long time.
- Nicdil 5mg Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Nicdil 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything which requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nicdil 5mg Tablet as that may cause increased dizziness.
- Do not take medications like sildenafil or tadalafil (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) while on treatment with Nicdil 5mg Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any bleeding from the anal passage, blood in vomit or black stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nicotinamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Potassium Channel Openers (KCOs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Nicdil with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Vardenafil with Nicorandil.
Do not consume Sildenafil with Nicorandil.
Concomitant use may cause a severe drop in blood pressure.
Do not consume Sildenafil with Nicorandil.
Concomitant use may cause a severe drop in blood pressure.
Do not consume Tadalafil with Nicorandil.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
Do not consume Sildenafil with Nicorandil.
Concomitant use may cause a severe drop in blood pressure.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What class of drug is Nicdil 5mg Tablet and what is it used for?
Nicdil 5mg 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.
Can I stop taking Nicdil 5mg Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Nicdil 5mg Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Nicdil 5mg Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
For how long do I need to continue Nicdil 5mg Tablet?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Nicdil 5mg Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Nicdil 5mg Tablet?
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.
Can I take Nicdil 5mg Tablet if I am taking aspirin?
You should avoid taking Nicdil 5mg 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 Nicdil 5mg Tablet.
Who should not use Nicdil 5mg Tablet?
People who are allergic to Nicdil 5mg 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 Nicdil 5mg 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 Nicdil 5mg Tablet or if you have low blood volume.
Can Nicdil 5mg Tablet affect my sex life?
No, Nicdil 5mg 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 Nicdil 5mg Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
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Country of origin: India
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