Alcoran 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medication called 'vasodilators' used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (heart-related chest pain) in adults who cannot take beta-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills). Angina pectoris is a kind of chest pain due to decreased blood flow to the heart. It is a symptom of coronary artery disease.

Alcoran 5mg Tablet contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator that opens potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the walls of blood vessels and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, Alcoran 5mg Tablet reduces the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, Alcoran 5mg Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart.

Take Alcoran 5mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Alcoran 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, flushing (reddening of the skin) or very fast, forceful or uneven heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Alcoran 5mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Alcoran 5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not take Alcoran 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Alcoran 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Alcoran 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Alcoran 5mg Tablet as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Alcoran 5mg Tablet as it may affect blood pressure.

Alcoran 5mg Tablet contains Nicorandil, a potassium-channel activator used to prevent or treat angina pectoris (chest pain). Alcoran 5mg Tablet works by opening potassium channels present on the muscle cells within the blood vessels' walls and relaxes these muscle cells and widens blood vessels. Thereby, Alcoran 5mg Tablet reduces the heart's workload by making it easier for the heart to pump blood around the body and does not require much oxygen. Also, Alcoran 5mg Tablet helps to prevent angina by increasing oxygen and blood supply to the heart muscle by widening coronary arteries within the heart. Alcoran 5mg Tablet is given to adults who cannot tolerate other heart medicines such as calcium antagonists or beta-blockers. 

If you are allergic to Alcoran 5mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Alcoran 5mg Tablet if you have hypotension (severe low blood pressure), low blood volume, pulmonary oedema (accumulation of fluid in the lungs) or any heart problems. Do not take Alcoran 5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and consult a doctor. Alcoran 5mg Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Drive only if you are alert as Alcoran 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness. Avoid alcohol consumption with Alcoran 5mg Tablet as it may cause severely low blood pressure. Avoid taking vardenafil, sildenafil, tadalafil and riociguat with Alcoran 5mg Tablet as it may affect blood pressure. If you notice in blood in stools while taking Alcoran 5mg Tablet , inform your doctor immediately as it may be due to ulcers in the stomach, intestines or back passage.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol with name as it may cause severe low blood pressure.
• Regular exercise is recommended along with Alcoran 5mg Tablet for effective results.