Nicostar OD 10 Tablet 30's
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About Nicostar OD 10 Tablet
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain) in adults who cannot take beta-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills). Angina pectoris is a kind of chest pain due to decreased blood flow to the heart. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet contains Nicorandil, that opens potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the walls of blood vessels and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels.
Some people may experience headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, flushing (reddening of the skin) or very fast, forceful or uneven heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Nicostar OD 10 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Take Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor with or without food. You are advised to take Nicostar OD 10 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Do not chew, break, or crush the medicine.
If you are allergic to Nicostar OD 10 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not been established. It is advised to drive only if you are alert as Nicostar OD 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as it may cause severely low blood pressure.
Uses of Nicostar OD 10 Tablet
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is used in the treatment of angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain). The detailed use of Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is as follows:
• Treatment of Angina Pectoris: Nicostar OD 10 Tablet manages angina effectively by reducing chest pain frequency and severity, enhancing exercise capacity, and improving quality of life through potassium channel-mediated vasodilation.
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Directions for Use
- Nicostar OD 10 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Swallow Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Key Benefits
- Nicostar OD 10 Tablet contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain).
- Nicostar OD 10 Tablet helps reduce the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen.
- Also, Nicostar OD 10 Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.
- Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is given to adults who cannot tolerate other heart medicines such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers.
How Nicostar OD 10 Tablet Works
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- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- If you experience flushed (redness and warmth) experience, often neck, face and chest after starting a medication, consult your doctor so that they may change the dose or advise alternative medication.
- Avoid hot beverages and alcohol as they may worsen flushing.
- Apply cool compresses to the neck and face.
- Get enough sleep to manage stress hormones.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
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Drug Warnings
- If you are allergic to Nicostar OD 10 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- Avoid taking Nicostar OD 10 Tablet if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems.
- Do not take Nicostar OD 10 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor.
- Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
- Avoid alcohol consumption with Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as it may cause severely low blood pressure.
- Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as it may affect blood pressure. If you notice in blood in stools while taking Nicostar OD 10 Tablet , inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to ulcers in the stomach, intestines or back passage.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet.
- Consume low-salt and a low-fat diet.
- Exercise regularly. It helps in maintaining proper weight and lowers cholesterol.
- Limit salt and sugar intake.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Choose healthy fats and cut down on trans-fat.
- Include omega-3 fatty acids, fibre-rich food, fruits and vegetables.
- Get active by doing any physical activity such as swimming, brisk walking or jogging. Take the stairs instead of elevators/lifts.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as it may cause severely low blood pressure.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the foetus. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is not recommended in breastfeeding women. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel dizzy or weak after taking Nicostar OD 10 Tablet .
Liver
Consult your doctor
Take Nicostar OD 10 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Take Nicostar OD 10 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Heart
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is generally safe for use in elderly patients if recommended by the physician.
FAQs
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain) in adults who cannot take beta-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills).
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet contains Nicorandil that works by relaxing and widening blood vessels. Thereby, Nicostar OD 10 Tablet reduces the workload of the heart by making it easier for heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, Nicostar OD 10 Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet may cause headache as a common side effect especially in the first few days of treatment. However, if the condition persist or worsens, please consult a doctor so that the dose may be reduced initially.
Nicostar OD 10 Tablet is not recommended for patients with severe hypotension (low blood pressure) as it may increase the risk of worsening the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure before taking Nicostar OD 10 Tablet .
You are not recommended to take aspirin (pain reliever) with Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of ulcers or other adverse effects. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Nicostar OD 10 Tablet .
You are recommended to avoid taking Nicostar OD 10 Tablet if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems such as left ventricular failure with low filling pressure, cardiac decompensation or cardiogenic shock.
You are not recommended to take more than the prescribed dose of Nicostar OD 10 Tablet as it may cause Nicostar OD 10 Tablet overdose resulting in symptoms such as weakness, dizziness (signs of low blood pressure), fast or irregular heartbeat. However, if you experience any of these symptoms while taking Nicostar OD 10 Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.
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