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

Expert advice for Nicostar Tablet
Nicostar 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. Nicostar 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). Nicostar may increase potassium levels in the blood. Avoid taking potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Nicostar a nitrate?
No, Nicostar 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.