Bredicor 5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Zenni Pharmaceutical Private Limited
Salt Composition
Ivabradine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Bredicor 5mg Tablet is used for treating angina and chronic heart failure by lowering the heart rate, making the heart work more efficiently.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Bredicor 5mg Tablet is a medication used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic heart failure. It works by lowering the heart rate, which reduces the oxygen requirement of the heart, thereby relieving chest pain and decreasing the risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients. The dosage depends on the condition being treated and should be taken with food at the same time each day. Common side effects include temporary brightness in vision, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, dizziness, blurred vision, and ECG changes. Serious side effects may include fainting and significant changes to the heartbeat, requiring urgent medical attention. This medicine should not be used in patients with severe liver disease, low resting heart rate, heart rhythm disorders, very low blood pressure, or worsening heart failure. It interacts with certain medications for high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV. It is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Directions for Use
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. Bredicor 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Temporary brightness in vision Slow heart rate High blood pressure Atrial fibrillation Dizziness Blurred vision ECG changes
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bredicor 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Bredicor 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Bredicor 5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
How it works
Bredicor 5mg Tablet is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate, which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart, making the heart work more efficiently.
Quick Tips
Bredicor 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. You may experience temporary changes in your vision such as enhanced visual brightness. These changes may occur within the initial 2 months of treatment and should gradually go away. Monitor your blood pressure when taking Bredicor 5mg Tablet as it can increase your blood pressure. Monitor your heart rate when taking this medicine as low heart rate is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms of low heart rate such as dizziness, tiredness, and low energy.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of drug is Bredicor 5mg Tablet?
Bredicor 5mg Tablet is a heart medicine. It belongs to a class of drugs called hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate, which helps the heart pump more blood through the body each time it beats.
Does Bredicor 5mg Tablet affect vision?
Bredicor 5mg Tablet may cause temporary changes in vision (bright spots or flashes) during use. These typically go away as you continue using the medication. However, if this happens to you, be careful when driving or operating machinery due to sudden shifts in light intensity, especially at night.
What are the symptoms of overdosage of Bredicor 5mg Tablet?
Overdosing on Bredicor 5mg Tablet can lead to slowed heart rate (bradycardia), dizziness, excessive tiredness or fatigue. If you've taken more than the recommended dose, consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical help.
What is the most important information that I should know about Bredicor 5mg Tablet?
Remember that Bredicor 5mg Tablet can cause serious side effects in adults and children. Its use during pregnancy may harm an unborn baby. Some potential serious side effects include an increased risk of irregular or rapid heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) and a slower-than-normal heart rate (bradycardia).
Does Bredicor 5mg Tablet lower blood pressure?
No, Bredicor 5mg Tablet commonly causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and does not affect the treatment with Bredicor 5mg Tablet. However, it should not be given to patients with severely low blood pressure (blood pressure below 90/50 mmHg).
Is Bredicor 5mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Bredicor 5mg Tablet is not a beta-blocker. It slows the heart rate by selectively blocking the sodium channel present in pacemaker cells of the heart that control heart rate.
