Ikorel

Generic Name: Nicorandil
Product Name: Ikorel

Indication

Ikoril is used in the treatment of chronic, stable angina.

Action

Ikoril acts by two different mechanisms to cause dilatation of the blood vessels in the body. This result in improved blood and oxygen supply to the heart relieving angina.

Dose advice

The recommended starting dose is 10 mg given twice daily and the usual dosing ranges from 10 – 20 mg twice daily. In patients who are prone to headache or other side effects a starting dose of 5 mg twice daily should be used.

Schedule

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Common side effects

• Headache is the most common side effect and usually occurs during the first week of treatment and tends to diminish with time.
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Back and chest pain
• Infection
• Angina
• High blood pressure
• Heart palpitations
• Flushing
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Muscle aches
• Dizziness
• Bronchitis
• Shortness of Breath

Uncommon side effects

• Swelling of the face, feet and hands
• Fever
• Leg, neck and/or arm pain
• Low blood pressure
• Fast heart rate
• Abnormal heart rhythms
• Faints
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Sleep disturbances
• Nosebleeds
• Cough
• Sweating
• Skin rash
• Itching of the skin
• Balance problems

For further information talk to your doctor.