Ivabradine

Ivabradine is prescribed to patients who have suffered heart failure. The drug basically controls the condition and helps improve the state of the heart. It prevents the situation from becoming worse.

The drug is essentially a cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blocker. Thus, it effectively regulates the rate at which the heart beats, preventing the onset of any complications.

To avoid any further complications for developing once you start using Ivabradine, offer your healthcare provider a detailed medical history of various health issues and allergies you may have. For instance, tell him you are suffering from low blood pressure, problems with irregular heartbeat, severe liver issues or if you have a pacemaker controlling the heart.

Expecting and breastfeeding women should discuss the benefits and disadvantages of taking the drug, before they start treatment.

While side effects are a part and parcel of any medical treatment, not all patients experience them. Ivabradine can cause some side effects like double vision, redness of the skin, problems with vision, hives, itching and some dizziness.

The dosage of the medication generally depends on the extent of the condition and the health of the patient. For instance, to treat congestive heart failure, the doctor may prescribe a dose of about 5 mg to be taken two times daily.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Chest Pain

• Heart Failure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Allergy

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Slow Heart Rate

• Headache

• Luminous Phenomena (Enhanced Brightness)

• High Blood Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Ivabradine is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Ivabradine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken while using this medicine in patients with kidney disease. Adjustment of dose might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking it.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ivabradine, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Ivabradine as ingredient

• Ivanode 5Mg Tablet

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ivables 5mg Tablet

  Lloyd Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Coralan 7.5Mg Tablet

  Serdia Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd

• Inabratco 5Mg Tablet

  Natco Pharma Ltd

• IVABEAT 7.5MG TABLET

  Cipla Ltd

• Ivangin 5mg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Ivabrad 10Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• Ivazine 7.5Mg Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Inapure 5Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Ivazine 5Mg Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

This medication is used for treating heart problems in place of beta blockers thereby regulating the heart’s pacemaker current. Ivabradine is a cardiotonic agent that works on the If ionic current that results in slowing the heart rate and increasing blood flow.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/ivabradine

• Ivabradine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

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• IVABRADINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 18 June 2022].Available from:

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