Prescription status:
Prescription required
Manufacturer Name: Lupin Limited
Drug classification: Potassium channel activators, Antianginal agent
What is this used for:
When to not take this medicine:
How should i take the medicine:
Take this medicine with an adequate amount of water as directed by the physician. Do not take this medicine in small or larger amounts than recommended.
How this medicine works:
Side effects
Pregnancy warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Lactation warning:
Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Renal dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.
Hepatic dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.
Drug interactions:
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken or used together it may lead to a serious drop in blood pressure. Inform to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken or used together there is an increased risk for severe complications such as gastrointestinal ulceration, perforation and hemorrhage. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken or used together Acetazolamide may increase the excretion rate of Nicorandil which could result in a lower serum level and potentially a reduction in efficacy. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken or used together Acyclovir may decrease the excretion rate of Nicorandil which could result in a higher serum level. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Inform your doctor about the use of either medicine. When these medicines are taken or used together Alprazolam may decrease the excretion rate of Nicorandil which could result in a higher serum level. Appropriate dose adjustments may be done, or suitable alternate medicine may be considered based on the condition.
Alcohol interactions:
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition.
Food interactions:
N/A.
Expert Advice:
Missed dose instructions:
Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Over dose Instructions:
Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.
Storage Instructions:
1. Store the medicine in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
2. Keep away from the reach of children
3. Discard the unused medicine safely after use
References:
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Keep away from direct sunlight
Store in a dry place