Corflo 5mg Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd

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In-stock 20 tablets in 1 strip
198.00

USED FOR:
Chest pain (Angina)

COMPOSITION:
Nicorandil (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Corflo 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Corflo 5mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Corflo 5mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Corflo 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Corflo 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Corflo 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Corflo 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Nicorandil   5mg

Uses of Corflo Tablet
Corflo 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (Angina).

How to use Corflo 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. Corflo 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Corflo Tablet works
Corflo 5mg Tablet reduces 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.

Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Corflo Tablet
Corflo reduces attacks of chest pain (angina). You must continue taking it as advised for a foreseeable future. May cause dizziness and lightheadedness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Corflo may interact with other medicines (eg. sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil) and cause a major drop in blood pressure. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending upon the improvement in symptoms and presence of side effects such as hypotension (low blood pressure). Corflo may increase potassium levels in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Corflo?
Corflo belongs to the class of medicines known as potassium channel activator with nitric oxide-mediated vasodilating properties.

Q. What is Corflo used for?
Corflo is used in the prevention and treatment of chronic stable angina and in decreasing the risk of acute coronary syndrome in patients with chronic stable angina with risk factors.

Q. Can Corflo be used for lowering blood pressure?
No, it is not used to lower blood pressure. However, concomitant administration with blood pressure lowering drugs (vasodilators, alcohol) may decrease the blood pressure. Patients consult your doctor for the treatment of your high blood pressure.

Q. Does Corflo cause headache?
Yes, headache is a common side effect with Corflo. Talk to your doctor if you experience this side effect while taking this medicine.

Q. Is Corflo an ACE inhibitor?
No, Corflo is not an ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor. It is a potassium channel opener which also has nitric oxide-mediated vasodilatory property.

Q. Is Corflo a beta blocker?
No, Corflo is not a beta blocker. It is a potassium channel opener which also has nitric oxide-mediated vasodilatory property.

Q. Is Corflo a calcium channel blocker?
No, Corflo is not a calcium channel blocker. It is a potassium channel opener which also has nitric oxide-mediated vasodilatory property.

Q. Is Corflo a nitrate?
No, Corflo is not a nitrate. It is a potassium channel opener which also has a nitrate moiety in its structure. It acts by dilating your blood vessels and is used in the treatment of conditions like angina pectoris.