Niconova I.V. 48 Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Astranova Biotech |
| Active Ingredient | Nicorandil (48mg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Nicotinamides Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Potassium channel opener |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 658 |
FAQ
Can Niconova I.V. 48 affect my sex life?
No, Niconova I.V. 48 does not affect your sex life. However, it is not recommended to take medicines used to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil or tadalafil) or premature ejaculation (e.g., vardenafil or dapoxetine) while taking Niconova I.V. 48. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
Can I take Niconova I.V. 48 if I am taking aspirin?
You should avoid taking Niconova I.V. 48 and aspirin together. Taking these two medicines together increases the risk of ulcer or bleeding in the mouth, stomach or intestine. Immediately consult your doctor, If you notice blood in your stool or vomit while using Niconova I.V. 48.
Who should not use Niconova I.V. 48?
People who are allergic to Niconova I.V. 48 or any of its ingredients should avoid using this medicine. Also, patients who have heart problems such as cardiogenic shock or left ventricular failure with low filling pressure or cardiac decompensation or have a build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema) should not use Niconova I.V. 48. Additionally, patients taking medicines to treat erectile dysfunction (e.g., sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil) or medicines to treat pulmonary hypertension (e.g., riociguat) should not use the medication. Your blood pressure may be affected if these medicines are taken with Niconova I.V. 48 or if you have low blood volume.
What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Niconova I.V. 48?
He or she should be taken to the hospital immediately. The person may experience signs of low blood pressure, which include feeling weak or dizzy. He or she may also experience irregular or fast heart beat.
How long does it take Niconova I.V. 48 to start working?
Niconova I.V. 48 starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
What is Niconova I.V. 48 and what is it used for?
Niconova I.V. 48 belongs to a class of medicines known as potassium channel openers. It causes widening of the arteries. This decreases the workload of the heart to pump the blood. It also improves the blood and oxygen supply to your heart muscle. It is prescribed to patients of unstable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
What if you forget to take Niconova Injection?
If you miss a dose of Niconova I.V. 48, consult your doctor.
Niconova I.V. 48 Injection Reviews
Niconova I.V. 48 is a medicine used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina). It is usually prescribed when other heart medicines are not suitable or have not worked. It reduces the risk of an angina attack by widening blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
Niconova I.V. 48 is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. Your doctor is likely to prescribe you oral medicines after the treatment with this medicine. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking exercising regularly and managing stress.
The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. You can reduce this by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol, but it usually goes after a week. Other common side effects include ulcer, feeling dizzy or weak, nausea and vomiting, palpitation, and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk). Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Niconova I.V. 48 is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, a problem with fluid in your lungs or kidney problems. Also let your healthcare team know all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should not take any medicines for erectile dysfunction with this medicine. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Niconova I.V. 48. Your doctor may ask you to avoid salt substitutes.
Niconova I.V. 48 is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self administered. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. Your doctor is likely to prescribe you oral medicines after the treatment with this medicine. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking exercising regularly and managing stress.
The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. You can reduce this by drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol, but it usually goes after a week. Other common side effects include ulcer, feeling dizzy or weak, nausea and vomiting, palpitation, and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk). Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Niconova I.V. 48 is not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure, a problem with fluid in your lungs or kidney problems. Also let your healthcare team know all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. You should not take any medicines for erectile dysfunction with this medicine. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Drinking alcohol can increase the blood pressure-lowering effect of Niconova I.V. 48. Your doctor may ask you to avoid salt substitutes.
How Niconova I.V. 48 Injection Works
Niconova I.V. 48 is a vasodilator. It works by reducing the workload of the heart. As a result, heart muscle does not need as much blood and oxygen supply. It also relaxes coronary artery (that carries blood to heart). This reduces the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
How to Use Niconova I.V. 48 Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Niconova I.V. 48 Injection
- In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Niconova I.V. 48 helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is chest pain that is usually caused by the narrowing of the blood vessels which supply your heart. This means your heart does not get enough oxygen. Niconova I.V. 48 relaxes and widens the blood vessels so more blood (and oxygen) gets to your heart. This reduces the pain and discomfort that angina causes thereby improving your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective so keep taking it even if you are not having any angina symptoms.
Uses of Niconova I.V. 48 Injection
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Niconova I.V. 48 Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Niconova I.V. 48 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Niconova I.V. 48 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Niconova I.V. 48 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Niconova I.V. 48.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Niconova I.V. 48 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Niconova I.V. 48 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
CAUTION
Niconova I.V. 48 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Niconova I.V. 48 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not take medications like sildenafil or tadalafil (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) while on treatment with Niconova I.V. 48 as it may cause low blood pressure.
- Niconova I.V. 48 may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Do not consume alcohol while taking Niconova I.V. 48 as that may cause increased dizziness.
- Inform your doctor if you notice any bleeding from the anal passage, blood in vomit or black stools.
- You must continue to take it as advised, usually for a long time.
- Niconova I.V. 48 may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything which requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). Nicorandil.
- Nicorandil [Patient Information Sheet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2014.
- Opie LH, Horowitz JD. Nitrates and Newer Antianginals β-Blocking Agents. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 57.
- Katzung BG, Chatterjee K. Vasodilator & the Treatment of Angina Pectoris. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 198.
- National Health Service. Nicorandil; 2019.