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Nikoran 5 Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction of Nikoran Tablet
Nikoran 5 Tablet is a medicine used to prevent and treat chest pain caused by angina. It is usually prescribed when other heart medicines are 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.
Nikoran 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. They should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may 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, taking regular exercise and managing stress.
The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. You can reduce this by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol, but it usually goes after a week. Other common side effects include feeling dizzy or weak, 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.
Nikoran 5 Tablet is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, a problem with fluid in your lungs or kidney problems. Also let your healthcare team know all other medications 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. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Nikoran 5 Tablet. Your doctor may ask you to avoid salt substitutes.
Nikoran 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. They should be swallowed whole with water at the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. This may change from time to time depending on how well they are working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may 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, taking regular exercise and managing stress.
The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. You can reduce this by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol, but it usually goes after a week. Other common side effects include feeling dizzy or weak, 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.
Nikoran 5 Tablet is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, a problem with fluid in your lungs or kidney problems. Also let your healthcare team know all other medications 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. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Nikoran 5 Tablet. Your doctor may ask you to avoid salt substitutes.
Uses of Nikoran Tablet
Nikoran Tablet side effects
Common
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
How to use Nikoran 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. Nikoran 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Nikoran Tablet works
Nikoran 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. This reduces the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
Nikoran Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nikoran 5 Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Nikoran 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.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Nikoran 5 Tablet during lactation is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Nikoran 5 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
Nikoran 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nikoran 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Nikoran 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nikoran 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Nikoran Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Nikoran 5 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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Expert Advice
- You must continue to take it as advised, usually for a long time.
- Nikoran 5 Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Nikoran 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nikoran 5 Tablet as that may cause increased dizziness.
- Do not take Nikoran 5 Tablet in combination with medicines that are used to treat erectile dysfunction (eg. sildenafil) or high blood pressure as that can cause a major drop in blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any sign of ulceration such as bleeding from the back passage, blood in vomit or black stools.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Nikoran with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Nikoran
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User Feedback
Patients taking Nikoran 5 Tablet
Twice A Day
40%
Once A Day
40%
Thrice A Day
20%
What were the side-effects while using Nikoran 5 Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Dizziness
20%
Headache
13%
Weakness
13%
Vomiting
6%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Nikoran Tablet?
With food
70%
With or witho*
23%
Empty stomach
5%
*With or without food
How much was the improvement?
Excellent43%
Average35%
Poor22%
Please rate Nikoran 5 Tablet on price
Not Expensive3%
Average47%
Expensive50%
What are you using Nikoran Tablet for?
Angina (heart*
91%
Others
8%
*Angina (heart-related chest pain)
FAQs
Q. What class of drug is Nikoran and what is it used for?
Nikoran 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 (chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
Q. Can I stop taking Nikoran?
No, you should not stop taking Nikoran without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Nikoran suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
Q. How long does it take Nikoran to start working?
Nikoran starts working after about an hour, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
Q. For how long do I need to continue Nikoran?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Nikoran is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
Q. What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Nikoran?
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.
Q. Can I take Nikoran if I am taking aspirin?
You should avoid taking Nikoran and aspirin together. Taking the two medicines together increases the risk of ulcer or bleeding ulcer in mouth, stomach, or intestine. If you notice blood in your stool or vomit while using Nikoran, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Who should not use Nikoran?
People who are allergic to Nikoran 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 Nikoran. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (such as sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat “pulmonary hypertension (such as riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Nikoran or if you have low blood volume.
Q. Can Nikoran affect my sex life?
No, Nikoran does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (such as sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (such as vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Nikoran. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
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References
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- Katzung BG, Chatterjee K. Vasodilator & the Treatment of Angina Pectoris. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 198.
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Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
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