Ikorel



 
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Ikorel - Basic Information

 

Indication of Ikorel:

Ikoril is used in the treatment of chronic, stable angina.

Action of Ikorel:

Ikoril acts by two different mechanisms to cause dilatation of the blood vessels in the body. This result in improved blood and oxygen supply to the heart relieving angina.

Dose Advice of Ikorel:

The recommended starting dose is 10 mg given twice daily and the usual dosing ranges from 10 - 20 mg twice daily. In patients who are prone to headache or other side effects a starting dose of 5 mg twice daily should be used

Schedule of Ikorel:

S4

Common side effects of Ikorel:

Headache is the most common side effect and usually occurs during the first week of treatment and tends to diminish with time.Abdominal painFatigueBack and chest painInfectionAnginaHigh blood pressureHeart palpitationsFlushingHeartburnNauseaMuscle achesDizzinessBronchitisShortness of Breath

Uncommon side effects of Ikorel:

Swelling of the face, feet and handsFeverLeg, neck and/or arm pain Low blood pressureFast heart rateAbnormal heart rhythmsFaintsVomitingLoss of appetiteDiarrhoeaConstipationSleep disturbancesNosebleedsCoughSweatingSkin rashItching of the skinBalance problems

Diseases treated by Ikorel:

Angina Pectoris and Unstable Angina


GN: Nicorandil

Con: angina