Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection

Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection is mainly used to prevent or treat angina pectoris 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 Iv 2mg Injection 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 side effects such as headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, injection site reactions, weakness or flushing (reddening of the skin). Most of these side effects of Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection do not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. The dose of the medicine will be decided by the physician based on the severity of the disease.

If you are allergic to Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection 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 Iv 2mg Injection may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection as it may cause severely low blood pressure.

Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection is used in the treatment of angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain). The detailed use of Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection is as follows:

• Treatment of Angina Pectoris: Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection manages angina effectively by reducing chest pain frequency and severity, enhancing exercise capacity, and improving quality of life through potassium channel-mediated vasodilation.

• Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection is given only in clinical settings by healthcare professionals, usually through slow intravenous injection.
• The dose and duration are decided by the doctor, based on the patient's condition and response to treatment.
• Do not self-administer this injection, as incorrect use can lead to serious side effects.
• Patients are carefully monitored during and after administration to ensure safety and manage any side effects promptly.

• Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain).
• Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection 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 Iv 2mg Injection helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.
• Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection is given to adults who cannot tolerate other heart medicines such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers. 

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection or any other components present in it.
• Avoid receiving Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection 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 Iv 2mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and consult a doctor.
• Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.
• Avoid alcohol consumption with Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection as it may cause severely low blood pressure.
• Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection as it may affect blood pressure.
• If you notice in blood in stools while administration with Nicostar Iv 2mg Injection, inform your doctor immediately, as it may be due to ulcers in the stomach, intestines or back passage.