Nicomend 5 Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Nicorandil (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Mendcure Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Nicomend 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. Nicomend 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. 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.
Nicomend 5 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. It also relaxes coronary artery (that carries blood to heart). This reduces the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
What class of drug is Nicomend 5 Tablet and what is it used for?
Nicomend 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as 'potassium channel openers'. It causes widening of the arteries. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump blood. It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to your heart muscle. It is prescribed to patients with stable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta-blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
Can I stop taking Nicomend 5 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Nicomend 5 Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Nicomend 5 Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
How long does it take Nicomend 5 Tablet to start working?
Nicomend 5 Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
For how long do I need to continue Nicomend 5 Tablet?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Nicomend 5 Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Nicomend 5 Tablet?
Someone who has taken an overdose of Nicomend 5 Tablet should be taken to the hospital immediately. They may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. They may also experience irregular or fast heart beat.
Can I take Nicomend 5 Tablet if I am taking aspirin?
You should avoid taking Nicomend 5 Tablet and aspirin together. Taking the two medicines together increases the risk of ulcer or bleeding in the mouth, stomach or intestine. Immediately consult your doctor, If you notice blood in your stool or vomit while using Nicomend 5 Tablet.
Who should not use Nicomend 5 Tablet?
People who are allergic to Nicomend 5 Tablet or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Nicomend 5 Tablet. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Nicomend 5 Tablet or if you have low blood volume.
Can Nicomend 5 Tablet affect my sex life?
No, Nicomend 5 Tablet does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Nicomend 5 Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
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. Nicomend 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- You must continue to take it as advised
- usually for a long time
- Nicomend 5 Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Nicomend 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything which requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Nicomend 5 Tablet as that may cause increased dizziness.
- Do not take medications like sildenafil or tadalafil (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) while on treatment with Nicomend 5 Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any bleeding from the anal passage, blood in vomit or black stools.
- headache, especially during the first few days of treatment
- dizziness or weakness
- nausea
- flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk)
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nicomend 5 Tablet.
Breastfeed
Nicomend 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Nicomend 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.
