Ivadone 5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Ivabradine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ivadone 5mg Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic (long-term) heart failure.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ivadone 5mg 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. Ivadone 5mg 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 Fainting Significant changes to your heartbeat
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivadone 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ivadone 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ivadone 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.
Interacting Medicines
Certain other medicines used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV
How it works
Ivadone 5mg 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
Ivadone 5mg 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 Ivadone 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 Ivadone 5mg Tablet?
Ivadone 5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat certain heart conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs known as hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers.
Does Ivadone 5mg Tablet affect vision?
Ivadone 5mg Tablet may cause temporary changes in vision, including increased brightness or seeing flashes of light. This usually resolves with continued use of the medication. If you experience these side effects while using the drug, be cautious about driving or operating machinery when there are sudden changes in light intensity, especially at night.
What are the symptoms of overdosage of Ivadone 5mg Tablet?
Overdosing on Ivadone 5mg Tablet may lead to slow heartbeat, dizziness, and extreme tiredness. If you have taken more than the recommended dose or experience these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention from your doctor.
What is the most important information that I should know about Ivadone 5mg Tablet?
Important to remember that Ivadone 5mg Tablet may cause serious side effects in adults and children. Use during pregnancy can harm the developing baby. Ivadone 5mg Tablet could increase the risk of irregular or rapid heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) and slower than normal heart rate (bradycardia). This medication should not be used by patients with severely low blood pressure.
Does Ivadone 5mg Tablet lower blood pressure?
Ivadone 5mg Tablet generally causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and does not impact the effectiveness of treatment with the medication. However, it should not be given to patients with very low blood pressure (blood pressure < 90/50 mmHg).
Is Ivadone 5mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Ivadone 5mg Tablet is not a beta-blocker. It lowers the heart rate by selectively blocking the sodium channel present in heart pacemaker cells responsible for increased heart rate.
