Curime 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Cubit Healthcare
Salt Composition
Trimetazidine (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Curime 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Curime 20mg Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. 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 helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. 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.
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. Curime 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Curime 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Quick Tips
Curime 20mg Tablet prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack. Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise. Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise. Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Curime 20mg Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Curime 20mg Tablet is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medication used in combination with other medications to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary artery disease). It protects the heart cells from being affected by reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Who should not take Curime 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Curime 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson's disease also need to avoid taking Curime 20mg Tablet. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder affecting movement and causing tremors, rigid posture, slow movements, and an unsteady gait.
Can Curime 20mg Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Curime 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed for older adults to minimize the risk of adverse effects. Continuous monitoring of such individuals is essential.
Does taking Curime 20mg Tablet increase the risk of falling down frequently?
Though rare, falls may occur while using Curime 20mg Tablet. This could be due to instability while walking or a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up. The risk is higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need extra caution and constant monitoring.
Does Curime 20mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Curime 20mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Driving or operating machinery should be avoided if this side effect occurs, as it could pose a safety risk.
How should Curime 20mg Tablet be taken?
Take Curime 20mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use. Therefore, swallow the tablets with an adequate amount of liquid, such as a glass of water. You can take this medication with or without food.
What are the possible side effects of Curime 20mg Tablet?
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash, and itching. Rare side effects may involve fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations), a drop in blood pressure when standing which can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, falling down, and flushing.
