Myovedon 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Salt Composition
Trimetazidine (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Myovedon 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Myovedon 20mg Tablet should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit even if you feel fine. It helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.
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. Myovedon 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Myovedon 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Quick Tips
Prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Myovedon 20mg Tablet
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Frequently asked questions
Is Myovedon 20mg Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Myovedon 20mg Tablet is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Who should not take Myovedon 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Myovedon 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Myovedon 20mg Tablet. Parkinson's disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Can Myovedon 20mg Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Myovedon 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.
Does taking Myovedon 20mg Tablet increase the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Myovedon 20mg Tablet. This may be due to instability while walking or fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.
Does Myovedon 20mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Myovedon 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.
How should Myovedon 20mg Tablet be taken?
You should take Myovedon 20mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use, so take the tablets with sufficient amount of liquid, e.g. a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
What are the possible side effects of Myovedon 20mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Myovedon 20mg Tablet include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion and hives. Its use may also make you feel sick and weak. The rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), fall in blood pressure on standing which can further cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, fall and flushing.
