Ivamac 5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ivabradine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ivamac 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
Ivamac 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. 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.
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. Ivamac 5 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 fainting significant changes to your heartbeat
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivamac 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ivamac 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ivamac 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 HIV
How it works
Ivamac 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
Ivamac 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 Ivamac 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 medication is Ivamac 5 Tablet?
Ivamac 5 Tablet is a heart medication that belongs to a class of medications known as hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate, allowing the heart to pump more blood through the body with each beat.
Does Ivamac 5 Tablet affect vision?
Ivamac 5 Tablet may cause temporary brightness in the field of vision (luminous visual phenomena). This effect usually subsides with continued use of the medication. If you experience this, exercise caution when driving or operating machinery, especially in situations where there may be sudden changes in light intensity, such as driving at night.
What are the symptoms of overdosing on Ivamac 5 Tablet?
The symptoms of overdosing on Ivamac 5 Tablet include a slow heart rate, dizziness, excessive fatigue, and a lack of energy. If you have taken a higher dose than recommended or experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention.
What is the most important information I should know about Ivamac 5 Tablet?
You should be aware that Ivamac 5 Tablet may cause serious side effects in adults and children. Its use during pregnancy can harm the unborn baby. Additionally, serious side effects may include an increased risk of irregular or rapid heartbeat (atrial fibrillation or heart rhythm problems) and slower than normal heart rate (bradycardia).
Does Ivamac 5 Tablet lower blood pressure?
No, Ivamac 5 Tablet typically causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and does not affect the treatment with Ivamac 5 Tablet. However, it is not recommended for patients with severely low blood pressure (blood pressure < 90/50 mmHg).
Is Ivamac 5 Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Ivamac 5 Tablet is not a beta-blocker. Instead, it lowers the heart rate by selectively blocking the sodium channel present in heart pacemaker cells responsible for increasing the heart rate.
