Protecor
Protecor Products are primarily used for
Angina
About Protecor Products
Protecor Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Protecor are Headache, Dizziness, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Palpitations, Gastrointestinal ulcer, Eye ulcer, Skin ulcer.
How Protecor 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 Protecor Products
Frequently asked questions about Protecor Products
Frequently asked questions about Nicorandil
Q. What is Protecor 2mg Injection and what is it used for?
Protecor 2mg Injection 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 of unstable angina (heart-related chest pain) who cannot take other medicines (beta blockers, calcium channel antagonist) meant for angina.
Q. How long does it take Protecor 2mg Injection to start working?
Protecor 2mg Injection starts working after about an hour of taking the medicine, but full benefits may be seen only after 4 to 5 days.
Q. What if somebody accidentally takes excess of Protecor 2mg Injection?
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 Protecor 2mg Injection if I am taking aspirin?
You should avoid taking Protecor 2mg Injection and aspirin together. Taking these 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 Protecor 2mg Injection.
Q. Who should not use Protecor 2mg Injection?
People who are allergic to Protecor 2mg Injection 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 Protecor 2mg Injection. 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 Protecor 2mg Injection or if you have low blood volume.
Q. Can Protecor 2mg Injection affect my sex life?
No, Protecor 2mg Injection 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 Protecor 2mg Injection. Taking them together can lead to a serious drop in your blood pressure.
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