RANCAD 500mg Tablet

Rancad 500

RANCAD 500MG contains ranolazine which belongs to a class of medications called anti-anginal used to treat repeated angina (chronic angina).
It may be used with other medicines which are used for heart problems and blood pressure control.

Ranolazine decreases the inflow of sodium by the slow sodium current during ischemia and thereby lessens the intracellular sodium and calcium load.
It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children.

This medicine is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris characterized by chest pain or discomfort between your neck and upper abdomen due to exercise or too much activity. You must talk to your doctor if you do not feel better or worse.

Always take RANCAD 500MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. While being treated with this medicine, you should not drink grapefruit juice.

Tell your doctor if you are using or recently used or might use any other medicines.
Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel dizziness, blurred vision.

The most common side effects include dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, constipation and feeling weak.

USES OF RANCAD 500MG

• Treat repeated angina (chronic angina)
• Used in combination with other medicines to treat heart problems and high blood pressure

HOW RANCAD 500MG WORKS

This medicine acts by decreasing the inflow of sodium by the slow sodium current during ischemia and thereby lessens the intracellular sodium and calcium load. Reduction in Ca2+ overload in the myocardium during ischaemia decreases contractility and has a cardioprotective effect.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take RANCAD 500MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF RANCAD 500MG

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Constipation:

Eat fiber rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. Exercise more regularly.

Nausea and vomiting:

Keep try taking this medicine with, or just after, a meal or snack and stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food.

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking medicines to treat:

• Bacterial infections (clarithromycin, telithromycin)
• Fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)
• HIV infection
• Depression
• Heart rhythm disorders (e.g. quinidine, dofetilide, or sotalol)
• Epilepsy or any another neurologic disorder (e.g. phenytoin, carbamazepine or phenobarbital)
• Allergies (e.g. terfenadine, astemizole, mizolastine)
• High levels of cholesterol in the blood (e.g. simvastatin, lovastatin, atorvastatin)

MORE INFORMATION

Store at room temperature 15-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

Q: Where is the pain of angina felt?
A: Angina is chest pain caused when your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like squeezing or pressure in your chest.

Q: Can RANCAD 500MG be used in pregnant women?
A: No. It is not recommended for use in the pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking.

Q: What is RANCAD 500MG?
A: It is used to treat a certain type of chest pain (chronic stable angina).

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Rancad Tablet ER is used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain).

It helps to prevent new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack, once started.
It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.

Rancad Tablet ER should be taken in the dose as advised by your doctor, at the same time each day. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
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 is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. click here : Rancad 500

Some common side effects

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.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Rancad Tablet ER may not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems.

Also let your doctor know all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Rancad Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Rancad Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Rancad 500 mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.