NIKOS 10MG contains Nicorandil which belongs to a group of medicines called ?potassium channel activators?
WHAT NIKOS 10MG IS USED FOR?
NIKOS 10MG 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 (?pulmonary oedema?)
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 NIKOS 10MG, 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
NIKOS 10MG is not recommended for use in children
DRIVING & USING MACHINES
NIKOS 10MG 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
Riociguat to treat ?pulmonary hypertension?
Medicines to treat high blood pressure
Medicines that increase blood potassium levels
Dapoxetine a medicine used to treat premature ejaculation
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 NIKOS 10MG
If you take more NIKOS 10MG 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 NIKOS 10MG
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 NIKOS 10MG
Do not stop taking this medicine before consulting your doctor
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Nikos 10mg 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. click here : Nikos 10
Nikos 10 mg 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.
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.Nikos 10mg 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. Nikos 10mg Tablet is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
USES OF NIKOS TABLET
Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
BENEFITS OF NIKOS TABLET
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Nikos 10mg 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. Nikos 10mg 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 NIKOS 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 Nikos
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
Dizziness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
HOW TO USE NIKOS 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. Nikos 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW NIKOS TABLET WORKS
Nikos 10mg 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nikos 10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
Nikos 10mg 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 Nikos 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Nikos 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
Nikos 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nikos 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Nikos 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nikos 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE NIKOS TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Nikos 10mg 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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