Randil tablets are an effective and reliable oral medication containing the active ingredient nicorandil at a concentration of 10 mg per tablet. Nicorandil belongs to a unique class of drugs that combine the effects of potassium channel activators with the properties of nitrates, making it an effective treatment for angina pectoris. Nicorandil works by dilating the arterial and venous blood vessels in the heart, improving blood flow and reducing the workload on the heart. This in turn relieves chest pain associated with angina and improves the patient's ability to perform daily activities. Randil is an important treatment option for patients with stable angina pectoris, providing good symptom control and improving their quality of life.
The active ingredient in Randil tablets
The therapeutic efficacy of Randil tablets is primarily based on the following active ingredient:
Nicorandil: 10 mg per tablet. Nicorandil has a dual mechanism of action. It acts as a potassium channel activator, which relaxes and dilates the smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels. It is also converted in the body into nitric oxide, which also has a vasodilatory effect. This dual effect makes it effective in improving blood flow to the heart muscle and reducing oxygen demand, thus alleviating the symptoms of angina.
Available Strengths
Randil tablets are typically available in a variety of strengths to meet the different therapeutic needs of patients, including:
Nicorandil: 5 mg
Nicorandil: 10 mg
Nicorandil: 20 mg
The treating physician determines the appropriate strength and dosage based on a careful assessment of the patient's health condition, the severity of angina symptoms, their response to treatment, and any other medications the patient may be taking. Treatment may begin with a low dose and then be gradually increased to reach the optimal dose that provides optimal control of symptoms with minimal side effects.
Indications for use of Randil tablets
Randil tablets are primarily and solely used to treat:
Stable angina pectoris: A condition characterized by pain, pressure, or heaviness in the chest. This condition typically occurs during physical exertion or psychological stress and results from the heart muscle not receiving enough oxygen due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. Randil helps relieve these symptoms and improve the patient's ability to tolerate exertion.
Randil may also be prescribed in some cases as an adjunct to other medications for angina pectoris, at the discretion of the physician.