danavish nicorandil 5mg tablet
What is danavish nicorandil 5mg tablet used for?
This medicine contains Nicorandil (5mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Nicorandil is a potassium channel activator and a nitrate-like vasodilator. It opens ATP-sensitive p. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Nicorandil
- Manufacturer: Danavish Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 danavish nicorandil 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Prophylaxis and long-term treatment of angina pectoris.
Off-label uses: Raynaud's phenomenon, heart failure (limited evidence).
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Nicorandil |
| Brand Name | Alcoran |
| Manufacturer | Danavish Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Potassium channel opener |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
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
💡 How to Take danavish nicorandil 5mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of danavish nicorandil 5mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Sildenafil | Major | Severe hypotension |
| Riociguat | Major | Severe hypotension |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Additive vasodilation and hypotension |
🚨 Major Interactions
- Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil)
- Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators (e.g., riociguat)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Antihypertensives
- Alcohol
- Nitrates
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
May enhance hypotensive effect; caution advised.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, cardiogenic shock, left ventricular failure with low filling pressure, hypotension, concurrent use with PDE-5 inhibitors or riociguat.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised.
💊 Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; monitor blood pressure and heart rate; may require vasopressors.
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.