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PCA 10mg Tablet

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Packaging:10.0 tablets in 1 strip
PCA 10mg Tablet – Nicorandil (10mg) 10 mg by Diacardus Pharmacy Pvt Ltd
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Composition:Nicorandil (10mg)
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Chemical ClassNicotinamides Derivatives
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassPotassium channel opener

About PCA 10mg Tablet

PCA 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina). It is usually prescribed when other heart medicines are either 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.PCA 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Take this medicine regularly and at about the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take it. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. Do not stop taking it without talking to our doctor as sudden withdrawal may cause your chest pain to come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, exercising regularly, and managing stress.The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. This usually improves within a week. However, drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol may help. Other common side effects include dizziness or weakness, nausea, 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.PCA 10mg Tablet may not be suitable for some people. Inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure or heart failure. Also let your doctor know about all other medications that 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. PCA 10mg Tablet is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How It Works

PCA 10mg Tablet is a medicine used to prevent and treat heart-related chest pain (angina). It is usually prescribed when other heart medicines are either 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.PCA 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It should be swallowed whole with water. Take this medicine regularly and at about the same time(s) each day. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take it. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. Do not stop taking it without talking to our doctor as sudden withdrawal may cause your chest pain to come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, exercising regularly, and managing stress.The most common side effect of this medicine is headache, especially during the first few days of treatment. This usually improves within a week. However, drinking plenty of fluids and avoiding alcohol may help. Other common side effects include dizziness or weakness, nausea, 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.PCA 10mg Tablet may not be suitable for some people. Inform your doctor if you have a history of low blood pressure or heart failure. Also let your doctor know about all other medications that 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. PCA 10mg Tablet is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How to Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. PCA 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of PCA 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8C). Do not freeze.

Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.

Composition of PCA 10mg Tablet

Uses of PCA 10mg Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Key Benefits of PCA 10mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) PCA 10mg Tablet helps in prevention as well as treatment of angina. Angina is a 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. PCA 10mg Tablet 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.

Side Effects of PCA 10mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for PCA 10mg Tablet

Alcohol
UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with PCA 10mg Tablet.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PCA 10mg Tablet 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.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PCA 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

PCA 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

PCA 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of PCA 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

PCA 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of PCA 10mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

PCA 10mg Tablet 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 with stable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta-blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.

No, you should not stop taking PCA 10mg Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop PCA 10mg Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.

PCA 10mg Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. PCA 10mg Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.

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.

You should avoid taking PCA 10mg Tablet and aspirin together. Taking the 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 PCA 10mg Tablet.

People who are allergic to PCA 10mg Tablet 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 PCA 10mg Tablet. 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 PCA 10mg Tablet or if you have low blood volume.

No, PCA 10mg Tablet 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 PCA 10mg Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.

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