asnicor 5mg tablet
What is asnicor 5mg tablet used for?
Alcoran (Nicorandil) is used to treat CARDIAC. It contains Nicorandil (5mg), which Nicorandil is a potassium channel activator and a nitrate-like vasodilator. It o. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Nicorandil
- Manufacturer: Siochem Pharma Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ asnicor 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Prophylaxis and long-term treatment of angina pectoris.
Off-label uses: Raynaud's phenomenon, heart failure (limited evidence).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Nicorandil |
| Brand Name | Alcoran |
| Manufacturer | Siochem Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Potassium channel opener |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Nicorandil is a potassium channel activator and a nitrate-like vasodilator. It opens ATP-sensitive potassium channels in vascular smooth muscle, leading to hyperpolarization and relaxation, and also acts as a nitric oxide donor, increasing cGMP.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take asnicor 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of asnicor 5mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Reflex tachycardia
- Angioedema
- Hepatic dysfunction
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Oral ulceration
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Myocardial ischemia (paradoxical)
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sildenafil | Major | Severe hypotension |
| Riociguat | Major | Severe hypotension |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Additive vasodilation and hypotension |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil)
- Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (e.g., riociguat)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Alcohol
- Nitrates
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers (theoretical)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; caution advised.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, cardiogenic shock, left ventricular failure with low filling pressure, hypotension, concurrent use with PDE-5 inhibitors or riociguat.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, symptoms of angina.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; monitor blood pressure and heart rate; may require vasopressors.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.
โญ User Reviews
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.
Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.