Nikoran IV 48 Injection (Nicorandil)

INTRODUCTION

Nikoran IV 48 contains Nicorandil which belongs to a group of medicines known as potassium-channel activators which works by increasing the blood flow through the blood vessels of the heart. It is used to prevent and treat long-term chest pain (angina). Angina is a type of chest pain often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness, tightness or pain in your chest due to reduced blood flow to the heart. Nikoran IV 48 used to treat angina and also reduces acute coronary events in high risk stable angina patients.

It is administered under the guidance of a doctor and should not be self-administered. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, lung or kidney problems. It is not recommended for use in children and breastfeeding women. The common side effects are headache, ulcer, dizziness and palpitations.

USES OF NIKORAN 48MG

• Used to manage angina (chest pain)

HOW NIKORAN 48MG WORKS

NIKORAN 48MG works by increasing the blood flow through the blood vessels of the heart.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

NIKORAN 48MG will be administered by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency depending on your condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NIKORAN 48MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Dizziness:

Get up and move around to feel awake, take small naps to edge off the sleepiness. Give your eyes a break to avoid fatigue and eat a healthy food to boost energy.

Feeling sick (nausea) or indigestion:

Stick to simple normal meals and do not eat rich or spicy foods.

Vomiting:

Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, greasy, or sweet foods.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following:

• Sildenafil, tadalafil or vardenafil (used for impotence)
• Hydralazine, minoxidil or nitroprusside(vasodilators)
• Medicines for high blood pressure, depression
• Prednisolone