What are Ivabrad 5mg Tablets?
Ivabrad 5mg is an anti-anginal medication that help treats angina and heart failure. It lowers the heart rate and reduces the heart's need for oxygen to relieve chest pain. The use of this medicine ensures a reduction in the frequency of angina attacks. Regular use will help you increase your ability to exercise and do your daily activities. You should take it only after a valid prescription and consult a doctor before its use.
Uses of Ivabradine 5 mg tablets
Angina(heart-related chest pain)
Heart failure
How does it work?
Ivabrad 5mg Tablet contains Ivabradine as its active ingredient, which lowers heart rate. The drug reduces the heart's need for oxygen and prevents symptoms like chest pain. It makes it easier for the heart to function and treat conditions like angina and heart failure.
How to take Ivabrad 5mg Tablets?
Ivabrad 5mg tablet is a prescription drug your doctor will prescribe. You are not advised to take it with the doctor's permission. Please take it as directed and for the maximum time advised. You should also be aware of any side effects and what to do if they happen.
Take the pills with food or on an empty stomach, as instructed by your doctor. If you swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, you should not chew it or crush it. It would help if you took all the doses without skipping any as missing doses.
Please do not take a double dose of this drug simultaneously, as it may harm your health. If you experience any adverse effects after taking this drug, please report them to a doctor.
Side effects
Most of the side effects that Ivabrad 5mg contains are not severe and will disappear on their own. If they persist, contact your doctor immediately and seek medical care. It may cause-
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Slow heart rate
- Enhanced brightness(Luminous phenomena)
Drug interaction
Please do not use the following medications with Ivabrad 5mg tablets, as it can be unsafe. Let your doctor know if you take-
- Antifungal medicines(ketoconazole, itraconazole, etc)
- Drug used to treat HIV infection(ritonavir, nelfinavir, etc)
- Nefazodone for psychiatric illness
- Medications for heart conditions(verapamil, diltiazem)
- Antibiotics(erythromycin, clarithromycin)
Precautions and Safety advice
If a person has an allergy to Ivabradine, they must not take any dose of Ivabrad 5mg tablet. It may contain the risk of allergic reaction or may increase the chances of getting side effects which this drug may cause.
It is advisable to consult a doctor before you drink alcohol during the use of Ivabradine pills.
Driving can be unsafe after taking Ivabradine tablets, as it may affect your ability. As its common side effect, it may cause Luminous phenomena, and it may cause difficulty for you to drive. So makes sure you are alright after taking this medicine and be cautious.
Consult a doctor before taking the Ivabradine tablet during pregnancy or breastfeeding a baby.
A person who suffers from Kidney or liver disease should take Ivabrad pills with caution. One must consult their doctor and follow the prescription advised to them strictly.
