Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition
Ivabradine (7.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic (long-term) heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, the heart works more efficiently. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for. Since the treatment for angina or heart failure is usually life-long, you should not stop using it without talking to your doctor. It should be taken with food at the same time each day. If you take too much in one go, your heart could slow down too much and make you feel breathless or tired. If this happens, call a doctor.
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. Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Temporary changes in vision Slow heart rate High blood pressure Atrial fibrilation Dizziness Blurred vision ECG changes
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ivabrad 7.5 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.
Interacting Medicines
Medicines used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV
How it works
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Quick Tips
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Monitor your blood pressure when taking Ivabrad 7.5 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. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What type of drug is Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet?
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is a cardiac medication. It belongs to a class of medications known as hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate, thereby aiding in increased blood flow through the body with each beat.
Does Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet affect vision?
Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet may cause temporary luminescent visual phenomena (bright spots) in the field of vision. This typically resolves with continued use of the medication. If you experience this, caution when driving or operating machinery during sudden changes in light intensity, especially at night.
What are the symptoms of overdosage of Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet?
Signs of an overdose of Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet include a slowed heartbeat, dizziness, excessive tiredness and fatigue. If you have taken a dosage higher than recommended or encounter any of these symptoms, immediately consult your doctor or seek emergency medical assistance.
What is the most important information that I should know about Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet?
You should be aware that Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet may cause serious side effects in adults and children. Its use during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus. Additionally, severe side effects like an increased risk of irregular or rapid heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) and slower than normal heart rate (bradycardia) have been reported.
Does Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet lower blood pressure?
No, Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet commonly causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and does not affect the overall treatment with Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet. However, it should not be administered to patients with severely low blood pressure (blood pressure less than 90/50 mmHg).
Is Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Ivabrad 7.5 Tablet is not a beta-blocker. It works by selectively blocking the sodium channel present in heart pacemaker cells responsible for the increase in heart rate.
