Ranolazine

Ranolazine is an antianginal medication. It is used in the treatment of angina. It is can be used on its own or in combination with other medications.

On using Ranolazine you may experience side effects such as weakness, stomach pain, dryness of mouth, dizziness, difficulty with bowel movements, bloating, chest pain, trouble with breathing, agitation, aggression, chills, cold sweats, nausea, tingling sensations, sudden weight gain or loss and rapid or irregular heartbeat. Seek medical attention if you face any adverse reactions on using this medication.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Ranolazine, you have any other allergies, you are taking other prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have liver cirrhosis, you suffer from liver/ kidney disorders, you have diabetes, you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby.

The dosage should ideally be prescribed by the doctor based on your age, overall medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults prescribed for treating Angina Pectoris is 500 mg to be taken orally two times a day. The dose may be increased to 1000 mg per day depending on responses to therapy.

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

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.

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Constipation

• Weakness

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?

  Rancad 1000mg tablet er may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Rancad 1000mg tablet er is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients should be advised to avoid driving a car or operating hazardous machinery

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

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 Ranolazine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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 Ranolazine as ingredient

• Revulant 1000Mg Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Ranolife 500mg Tablet ER

  Orris Pharmaceuticals

• Synx 500Mg Tablet

  Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ranolaz Od 1000Mg Tablet Er

  Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ranx 500Mg Tablet Er

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• RANOZEX 1 GM TABLET

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Ranopill 500mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Ranx 1000Mg Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• RANCAD 1000MG TABLET

  Lupin Ltd

• Cartinex 500mg Tablet

  Micro Labs 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.

The exact mechanism of action of this medication is not known, but experiments show that it is a P-gp inhibitor. It does that by changing the trans-cellular late sodium current. This is how it during myocardial ischemia, it affects the sodium-dependent calcium channels.

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.

• Ranolazine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

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

• Ranolazine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00243

• RANOLAZINE tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 15 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=RANOLAZINE