Ivabrad 5 Tablet (Ivabradine 5mg)

Description

Ivabrad 5 Tablet is used to treat chronic heart failure (a condition where the heart does not pump the blood adequately) and stable angina (chest pain or discomfort). This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ivabrad 5 Tablet
Ivabid 5 Tablet
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Ivamac 5 Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Ivanode 5 Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Inapure 5 Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Ivabeat 5 Tablet
Cipla Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ivabrad 5 Tablet
Blurred or double vision
Dizziness
Headache
Fainting
Chest pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Unusal tiredness
Skin Rash
Itching
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain

Uses of Ivabrad 5 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Congestive Heart Failure
Ivabrad 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure, a chronic condition where the heart does not pump blood adequately. It is characterized by symptoms such as tiredness, difficulty breathing, leg swelling, etc.
Chronic stable Angina
This medicine is used in the treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris, a condition characterized by symptoms such as chest pain or discomfort, dizziness, inability to exercise, difficulty breathing, etc.

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When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ivabradine or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.
Acute Decompensated heart failure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from acute decompensated heart failure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Severe Hepatic impairment
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from severe liver function impairment since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established for these patients.
Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, ketoconazole, ritonavir, etc. due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Heart block
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a sino-atrial block or a third-degree AV block due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Unstable heart failure
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from an unstable or acute heart failure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Driving and Operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as dizziness, double vision (diplopia), blurred vision, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in Pediatrics
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Hypotension
This medicine should be used with extreme caution due to the increased risk of a very low blood pressure. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Dosage

Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine with food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.