Nicorex 20mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called 'vasodilators' used to prevent or 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.
Nicorex 20mg Tablet contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator that opens potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the walls of blood vessels and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, Nicorex 20mg Tablet reduces the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, Nicorex 20mg Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.
Take Nicorex 20mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Nicorex 20mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. 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 Nicorex 20mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Nicorex 20mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Nicorex 20mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Nicorex 20mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Nicorex 20mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Nicorex 20mg Tablet as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Nicorex 20mg Tablet as it may affect blood pressure.