CYTOGARD 20mg Tablet 10’s

ABOUT THE DRUG:

The active ingredient of the drug is Trimetazidine. It is mainly used in the treatment of severe chest pain.

USES OF THE DRUG:

The drug is used in the treatment, prevention, control and improvement of the following diseases, symptoms and conditions:

Severe pain in chest
Inner ear problem
It may be used for purpose not mentioned above.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

The medicine works by making oxygen available for the cells of the heart.

MANUFACTURER:

The active ingredient of Cytogard 20mg is Cadila, India. You can purchase Cytogard 20mg online also.

DOSAGE FORM AND STRENGTHS:

This drug is available in the tablet form in the following strength

Cytogard 20 mg
Trivedon 35 mg

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Are allergic to the main ingredient of the drug or to any other ingredients.

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
Are breast feeding your baby
Are taking any other medicines
Are allergic to any other medicine
Are suffering from any other ailments

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

The drug is to be taken in the prescribed quantity as mentioned by your doctor. You must not alter any dose without the consultation of your doctor.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

The drug is to be taken exactly as instructed by your doctor. The medicine is to be taken as a whole with water. It should not be broken or chewed.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE IT?

The medicine is to be taken for the entire prescribed period of time and should not be stopped in between as it may lead to adverse effect in the body.

OVERDOSE:

Overdose of the medicine should be avoided as it may result in side effects. Overdose does not improve the situation in any way. On the contrary it will cause harm to the body. In case of over dose of the medicine get in touch with your doctor at the earliest.

MISS DOSE:

In case of missed dose you must take the medicine as soon as you remember provided there is sufficient gap between two doses. Never double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

SIDE EFFECTS OF THE DRUG:

COMMON

Abdominal pain
Abnormal blood counts
Constipation
Allergic skin reactions
This is not the complete list of side effects that may happen. There may be other side effects as well. If the side effects persist for long then you must get in touch with your doctor.

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

There are certain medicines such as Maois which if taken with Cytogard Tablet may increase or decrease the working of the medicine. Hence it is best to tell your doctor about all the medicines that you are taking currently so that he can check for possible drug interaction.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

Do not share the medicine with anyone even if the person is suffering from the same symptoms.
Use the medicine only for the purpose specified and not for any other purpose.
Store the medicine in a cool and dry pace away from heat, light and moisture.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are using the medicine.
Caution is to be exercised in patients with kidney problems and those who are above the age of 75.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cytogard Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines.

Cytogard Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.

It helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress. click here : Cytogard

Some common side effects

Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, hives, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.

This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

HOW CYTOGARD TABLET WORKS

Cytogard Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Cytogard Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Information regarding the use of Cytogard Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Information regarding the use of Cytogard Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Cytogard Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Cytogard Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytogard Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Cytogard Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Cytogard Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE CYTOGARD TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Cytogard Tablet, 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.