Ivaq 5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Qualchem Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Ivabradine (5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Ivaq 5mg Tablet is used for treating angina and chronic heart failure by lowering the heart rate, making the heart work more efficiently.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ivaq 5mg Tablet is a medication used to treat angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic heart failure. It works by lowering the heart rate, which helps the heart work more efficiently and reduces chest pain. This medication can decrease the risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients. Common side effects include temporary brightness in vision, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, dizziness, blurred vision, and ECG changes. Serious side effects may include fainting and significant changes to the heartbeat, requiring urgent medical attention. It is important to avoid driving until you know how this medicine affects you. Ivaq 5mg Tablet should not be used in patients with severe liver disease, low resting heart rate, heart rhythm disorders, very low blood pressure, or worsening heart failure. It interacts with certain medications for high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV. It is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Ivaq 5mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Temporary brightness in vision Slow heart rate High blood pressure Atrial fibrillation Dizziness Blurred vision ECG changes
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivaq 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Ivaq 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Ivaq 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.
How it works
Ivaq 5mg Tablet is a heart rate-lowering medication. It reduces the heart rate, which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart, making it work more efficiently.
Quick Tips
Ivaq 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. 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. Monitor your blood pressure when taking Ivaq 5mg Tablet as it can increase your blood pressure. Monitor your heart rate when taking this medicine as a 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 medication is Ivaq 5mg Tablet?
Ivaq 5mg Tablet is a heart medication that belongs to a class of medicines known as hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It works by slowing down the heart rate, allowing the heart to pump more blood through the body with each beat.
Can Ivaq 5mg Tablet affect my vision?
Ivaq 5mg Tablet may cause temporary brightness in the field of vision, known as 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 taking too much Ivaq 5mg Tablet?
The symptoms of overdosing on Ivaq 5mg Tablet may include a slow heart rate, dizziness, excessive tiredness, and a lack of energy. If you have taken more than the recommended dose 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 Ivaq 5mg Tablet?
You should be aware that Ivaq 5mg Tablet can 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 Ivaq 5mg Tablet lower blood pressure?
No, Ivaq 5mg Tablet typically causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and does not affect the treatment with Ivaq 5mg Tablet. However, it is not recommended for patients with severely low blood pressure (blood pressure < 90/50 mmHg).
Is Ivaq 5mg Tablet a beta-blocker?
No, Ivaq 5mg 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.
