Nicoduce

WHAT IS NICODUCE 5MG?

NICODUCE 5MG contains Nicorandil which belongs to a group of medicines called ?potassium channel activators?

WHAT NICODUCE 5MG IS USED FOR?

NICODUCE 5MG is used to prevent or reduce painful signs (angina pectoris) of your heart disease and is used in adults who cannot take heart medicines called beta-blockers or calcium antagonists
It works by increasing the blood flow through the blood vessels of the heart
It improves the blood and oxygen supply of your heart muscle and reduces its workload

WARNING & PRECAUTION:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to nicorandil or any other of its ingredients
Have severe low blood pressure (?hypotension?)
Have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure or heart failure
Have low blood volume
Have a build-up of fluid in the lungs
Suffer from red, itchy, swollen or watery eyes
Suffer from ulcers in your mouth, stomach, guts (small and large) or back passage. These may cause blood in your stools or vomit, a fistula
Have low blood potassium levels
Have kidney problems
Have a genetic condition called ?glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?

NICORANDIL WITH ALCOHOL

If you drink alcohol while being treated with NICODUCE 5MG, your blood pressure may become even lower

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

NICODUCE 5MG is not recommended for use in children

DRIVING & USING MACHINES

NICODUCE 5MG may make you feel dizzy or weak. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machine

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,
Such as sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil for erectile dysfunction
Medicines to treat high blood pressure
Medicines that increase blood potassium levels
Medicines for inflammation such as ibuprofen
Medicines for depression
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
The recommended dose is 10mg, twice a day
In case you get headaches, your doctor may give you a lower dose of 5mg, twice a day for the first 2 to 7 days
Your doctor may increase your dose up to 20mg, twice a day. This will depend on your needs, response and tolerance to treatment

If you take more NICODUCE 5MG

If you take more NICODUCE 5MG than you should or a child swallows any of the tablets, talk to a doctor or go to hospital straight away

If you forget to take NICODUCE 5MG

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose

If you stop taking NICODUCE 5MG

Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Store in a refrigerator at 2-8°C

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Nicoduce 5 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.Nicoduce 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.
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Most common side effect

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.Nicoduce 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.
Nicoduce 5 Tablet is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicoduce 5 Tablet.

Pregnancy

Nicoduce 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.

Breast feeding

Information regarding the use of Nicoduce 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Nicoduce 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Nicoduce 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nicoduce 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Nicoduce 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nicoduce 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.