Korandil 5Mg Tablet
About Korandil 5Mg Tablet
This medication is a vasodilator drug. It treats angina chest pain. It widens blood vessels thus increasing the blood and oxygen flow to the heart. It is used to treat other heart conditions also.
The dosage should be prescribed by your doctor based on your medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults is about 10 mg twice a day which may be increased to 20 mg depending on your response.
What are the uses of Korandil 5Mg Tablet
What are the contraindications of Korandil 5Mg Tablet ?
Key highlights of Korandil 5Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medication should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor. The effect of this medicine on the fetus is not clearly established and hence, doctor consultation is recommended before consumption.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This medication is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Korandil 5Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Korandil 5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Mayonil 5Mg Tablet
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- Nicostar 5Mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd
- Nikos 5mg Tablet
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- EL Nico 5mg Tablet
Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Nucoril 5Mg Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- K-Cor 5Mg Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Nicoduce 5Mg Tablet
Abbott India Ltd
- Nikoran 5Mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Zynicor 5Mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
- Zynicor 5Mg Tablet
Zydus Cadila
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
This medication should be consumed on time and on a regular basis. Missed dose should be taken immediately. But in case, the time of the next dose is near, then the missed dose should be skipped.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
How does this medication work?
This medication triggers guanylate cyclase to enhance the production of cyclic GMP, thereby activating protein kinase G. Therefore, GTPase RhoA is inhibited and Rho-kinase activity is decreased. As a result, the myosin phosphate activity is accelerated and the calcium sensitivity of the smooth muscle is reduced. Owing to its nitrate property, nicorandil works as a vasodilator.
What are the interactions of Korandil 5Mg Tablet ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Others
Alcohol
Limit the consumption of alcohol while using this medication.Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Do not consume this medication in combination with Corticosteroids, Riociguat, NSAIDs, Phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE) inhibitors and Vasodilators.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Patients who suffer from Gastrointestinal Disorders should exercise caution while using this medication.
FAQs about Korandil 5Mg Tablet
Ques : What is Korandil 5Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication has Nicorandil as an active element present. It performs its action by calming the blood vessels of the heart and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart and decreases pain.
Ques : What are the uses of Korandil 5Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as angina pectoris and acute coronary syndrome.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Korandil 5Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this medication which are as follows: hypersensitivity, yellowing of skin and eyes, increase in the potassium levels, watery eyes, gastric ulcer, hypotension, nausea, and vomiting,
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Korandil 5Mg Tablet?
Ans : This medication should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
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