Ivazine 5 mg Tablet 10’S

WHAT IS IVAZINE 5MG?

IVAZINE 5MG contains Ivabradine
It works by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute and helps to improve the functioning of the heart

WHAT IVAZINE 5MG IS USED FOR?

It is used to treat,

Symptomatic stable angina pectoris
Chronic heart failure

WARNING & PRECAUTION:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to Ivabradine or to any other ingredients of this medicine
Have slow heart rate before initiation of the treatment
Are suffering from any other heart problems
Suffer from very low blood pressure
Suffer from severe liver problems or kidney problems
Have had recent stroke
Suffer from chronic eye retinal disease

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

Do not take IVAZINE 5MG if you are pregnant or are planning to have a baby or breast feeding
Ask for advice to your doctor before taking this medicine

CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

IVAZINE 5MG is not intended for use in children and adolescents

DRIVING & USING MACHINES

IVAZINE 5MG may cause temporary brightness in the field of vision
If this happens to you, do not drive or use machines

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Fluconazole (an antifungal medicine)
Rifampicin, intravenous erythromycin (an antibiotic)
Barbiturates, phenytoin (for difficult sleeping or epilepsy)
Quinidine, disopyramide (to treat heart rhythm disorders)
Bepridil (to treat angina pectoris)
Pimozide, ziprasidone, sertindole medicines to treat anxiety, schizophrenia or other psychoses
Anti-malarial medicines (such as mefloquine or halofantrine)
Pentamidine (an antiparasitic medicine)
Cisapride (against the gastro-oesophageal reflux)
Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide (used to treat oedema, high blood pressure)

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
IVAZINE 5MG should be taken during meals
If you are being treated for stable angina pectoris, chronic heart failure

The starting dose should not exceed one tablet of IVAZINE 5MG 5 mg twice daily
The maintenance dose should not exceed 7.5 mg twice daily
The usual dose is one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening
If you are elderly your doctor may prescribe half the dose i.e., one tablet of IVAZINE 5MG 2.5 mg in the morning and one tablet of IVAZINE 5MG 2.5 mg in the evening

If you take more IVAZINE 5MG

If you take more IVAZINE 5MG than you should contact your doctor immediately

If you forget to take IVAZINE 5MG

If you forget to take a dose of IVAZINE 5MG, take the next dose at the usual time

Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose

If you stop taking IVAZINE 5MG

Do not stop taking IVAZINE 5MG without first consulting your doctor

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

it is a medicine used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic (long-term) heart failure.
It makes the heart work more efficiently by lowering the heart rate.
This relieves chest pain and decreases the risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients.

The dose will depend on what you are being treated for. Since the treatment for angina or heart failure is usually life-long, you should not stop using it without talking to your doctor.
It should be taken with food at the same time each day.
If you take too much in one go, your heart could slow down too much and make you feel breathless or tired. If this happens, call a doctor. click here : Ivazine 5

Most common side effects

The most common side effects are temporary brightness in your vision and changes to your heart function.
You may also experience uncontrolled blood pressure, headache, dizziness, and blurred vision.

Some side effects such as fainting and significant changes to your heartbeat may be very serious and may need urgent medical attention.
Avoid driving until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Do not use Ivazine 5 Tablet if you have severe liver disease, have a low resting heart rate, or a heart rhythm disorder.
This medicine is also not suitable if you have very low blood pressure and heart failure that has recently become worse.
This medicine interacts with certain other medicines used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV.

Do not take it if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

USES OF IVAZINE TABLET

• Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
• Treatment of Heart failure

BENEFITS OF IVAZINE TABLET

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

it is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by slowing down your heart rate.
This lowers the heart’s need for oxygen, making it less likely that you will suffer chest pain.
The medicine can reduce the frequency of angina attacks and help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more efficiently.
You should not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.

In Treatment of Heart failure

Heart failure is a condition where your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your body.

it can be used in combination with other medicines to improve symptoms such as breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling and prevent heart failure from getting worse.
This will improve your quality of life, allow you to go about your daily activities more easily, and decreases the risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients.
This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective.
Do not stop taking it until the doctor tells you so, even if you feel well.

SIDE EFFECTS OF IVAZINE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ivazine

• Slow heart rate
• Headache
• Luminous phenomena (Enhanced brightness)
• High blood pressure

HOW TO USE IVAZINE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ivazine 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW IVAZINE TABLET WORKS

it is a heart rate lowering medication.
It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart.
As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivazine 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

it is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby.
However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Information regarding the use of Ivazine 5 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

it may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
it may cause transient luminous phenomena consisting mainly of phosphenes.
The possible occurrence of such luminous phenomena should be taken into account especially when driving at night.

Kidney

it should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ivazine 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available for use of Ivazine 5 Tablet in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

it should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ivazine 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ivazine 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE IVAZINE TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Ivazine 5 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.