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EL-Nico 5 Tablet

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Product introduction

EL-Nico 5 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.

EL-Nico 5 Tablet is known as a vasodilator. It is used to treat hypertension and also to manage heart failure

Uses of EL-Nico Tablet

Benefits of EL-Nico Tablet

In Treatment of Angina

EL-Nico 5 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. EL-Nico 5 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 EL-Nico Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of EL-Nico

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

How to use EL-Nico Tablet

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. EL-Nico 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How EL-Nico Tablet works

EL-Nico 5 Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with EL-Nico 5 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
EL-Nico 5 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
EL-Nico 5 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
EL-Nico 5 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
EL-Nico 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of EL-Nico 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
EL-Nico 5 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of EL-Nico 5 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • You must continue to take it as advised, usually for a long time.
  • EL-Nico 5 Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
  • EL-Nico 5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything which requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Do not consume alcohol while taking EL-Nico 5 Tablet as that may cause increased dizziness.
  • Do not take medications like sildenafil or tadalafil (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) while on treatment with EL-Nico 5 Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice any bleeding from the anal passage, blood in vomit or black stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Nicotinamides Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Potassium channel opener

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FAQs

What class of drug is EL-Nico 5 Tablet and what is it used for?

EL-Nico 5 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.

Can I stop taking EL-Nico 5 Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking EL-Nico 5 Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop EL-Nico 5 Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.

How long does it take EL-Nico 5 Tablet to start working?

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

For how long do I need to continue EL-Nico 5 Tablet?

Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. EL-Nico 5 Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.

What if somebody accidentally takes excess of EL-Nico 5 Tablet?

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.

Can I take EL-Nico 5 Tablet if I am taking aspirin?

You should avoid taking EL-Nico 5 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 EL-Nico 5 Tablet.

Who should not use EL-Nico 5 Tablet?

People who are allergic to EL-Nico 5 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 EL-Nico 5 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 EL-Nico 5 Tablet or if you have low blood volume.

Can EL-Nico 5 Tablet affect my sex life?

No, EL-Nico 5 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 EL-Nico 5 Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.

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References

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Name: Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: “Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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