Ivalarc 5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Wynclark Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Salt Composition
Ivabradine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ivalarc 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
Ivalarc 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. The most common side effects are temporary brightness in your vision, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, atrial fibrilation, dizziness, blurred vision, and ECG changes. Some side effects such as fainting and significant changes to your heartbeat may be very serious and may need urgent medical attention. Avoid driving until you know how this medicine will affect you. Do not use Ivalarc 5mg Tablet if you have severe liver disease, have a low resting heart rate, or a heart rhythm disorder. This medicine is also not suitable if you have very low blood pressure and heart failure that has recently become worse. This medicine interacts with certain other medicines used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV. Do not take it if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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. Ivalarc 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Temporary brightness in your 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 Ivalarc 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ivalarc 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ivalarc 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
Medicines used to treat high blood pressure Fungal infections HIV
How it works
Ivalarc 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
Ivalarc 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 Ivalarc 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. 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 Ivalarc 5mg Tablet?
Ivalarc 5mg Tablet is a cardiac medicine. It belongs to a class of medications known as hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It functions by slowing the heart rate, thereby enabling the heart to pump more blood with each beat.
Does Ivalarc 5mg Tablet affect vision?
Ivalarc 5mg Tablet may cause temporary visual disturbances (light flashes), also known as luminous visual phenomena. This usually resolves over time with continued use of the medication. If you experience these effects, caution is advised while driving or operating machinery in environments where sudden changes in light intensity are possible, especially when driving at night.
What are the symptoms of overdose of Ivalarc 5mg Tablet?
Overdose of Ivalarc 5mg Tablet may present with symptoms like slowed heartbeat, dizziness, excessive tiredness and lack of energy. If you've taken a higher dose than recommended or experience these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention.
What is the most important information that I should know about Ivalarc 5mg Tablet?
It's crucial to understand that Ivalarc 5mg Tablet can cause serious side effects in both adults and children. Its use during pregnancy can be harmful to a developing fetus. Some of the other significant side effects include an increased risk of irregular or rapid heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or heart rhythm problems), and bradycardia, a slower than normal heart rate.
Does Ivalarc 5mg Tablet lower blood pressure?
No, Ivalarc 5mg Tablet commonly causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and doesn't affect the treatment with Ivalarc 5mg Tablet. However, this medication shouldn't be administered to patients with severely low blood pressure (blood pressure < 90/50 mmHg).
Is Ivalarc 5mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Ivalarc 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.
