Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR

Short Description

Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR is a medicine used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic (long-term) heart failure.

Dosage Form

Tablet PR

Introduction

Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR 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.

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Temporary changes in vision such as enhanced visual brightness Slow heart rate High blood pressure Atrial fibrilation Dizziness Blurred vision ECG changes Fainting Significant changes to your heartbeat

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR 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

Certain other medicines used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV

Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR 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.

Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR 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 Ivabradin 10mg Tablet PR 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. Monitor your vision as it may experience temporary changes such as enhanced visual brightness. Monitor your heart rate as it may slow down too much and make you feel breathless or tired.