Corafil
Corafil Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure
About Corafil Products
Uses of Corafil Products
Nicorandil is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
Corafil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Corafil are Headache, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Palpitations, Gastrointestinal ulcer, Eye ulcer, Skin ulcer.
How Corafil Products work
Nicorandil 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. This reduces the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
Patient Concerns about Corafil Products
Frequently asked questions about Corafil Products
Frequently asked questions about Nicorandil
Q. What class of drug is Corafil 10 Tablet and what is it used for?
Corafil 10 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Corafil 10 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Corafil 10 Tablet without speaking to your doctor first. If you stop Corafil 10 Tablet suddenly, your anginal pain may recur. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any side effects.
Q. How long does it take Corafil 10 Tablet to start working?
Corafil 10 Tablet starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
Q. For how long do I need to continue Corafil 10 Tablet?
Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. Corafil 10 Tablet is generally prescribed for a long term. You may even need to take it for the rest of your life.
Q. What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Corafil 10 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.
Q. Can I take Corafil 10 Tablet if I am taking aspirin?
You should avoid taking Corafil 10 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 Corafil 10 Tablet.
Q. Who should not use Corafil 10 Tablet?
People who are allergic to Corafil 10 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 Corafil 10 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 Corafil 10 Tablet or if you have low blood volume.
Q. Can Corafil 10 Tablet affect my sex life?
No, Corafil 10 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 Corafil 10 Tablet. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.