PRODUCT DETAILS

About K-Ion 5mg Tablet

NICORANDIL belongs to a class of medication called 'vasodilators' used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain) in adults who cannot take beta-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills). Angina pectoris is a kind of chest pain due to decreased blood flow to the heart. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.

NICORANDIL contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator that opens potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the walls of blood vessels and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, NICORANDIL reduces the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, NICORANDIL helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.

Uses of K-Ion 5mg Tablet

Angina pectoris (heart related chest pain)

Medicinal Benefits of K-Ion 5mg Tablet

NICORANDIL contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain). NICORANDIL works by opening potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the blood vessels' walls and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, NICORANDIL reduces the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, NICORANDIL helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart. NICORANDIL is given to adults who cannot tolerate other heart medicines such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers. 

Directions for Use

Take NICORANDIL with or without food as advised by your doctor. The tablet form of NICORANDIL should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Side Effects of K-Ion 5mg Tablet

• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Flushing (reddening of the skin)
• Uneven heartbeat

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to NICORANDIL or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking NICORANDIL if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems. Do not take NICORANDIL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. NICORANDIL is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as NICORANDIL may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with NICORANDIL as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with NICORANDIL as it may affect blood pressure. If you notice in blood in stools while taking NICORANDIL, inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to ulcers in the stomach, intestines or back passage. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

NICORANDIL may interact with medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil), drugs to treat pulmonary hypertension (riociguat), medicine to treat premature ejaculation (dapoxetine), pain reliever (aspirin), steroids (prednisolone), high blood pressure-lowering medicines (lisinopril, ramipril, losartan, valsartan, candersartan).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Avoid taking NICORANDIL if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (build-up of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with NICORANDIL as it may cause severely low blood pressure.

PREGNANCY

NICORANDIL is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the foetus. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

NICORANDIL is contraindicated in breastfeeding women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.

DRIVING

NICORANDIL may cause dizziness or weakness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or weak after taking NICORANDIL.

LIVER

Take NICORANDIL with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take NICORANDIL with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.