Triguard 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer
FDC Ltd
Salt Composition
Trimetazidine (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Triguard 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Triguard 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. Triguard 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Triguard 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
Triguard 20mg Tablet 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. Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Triguard 20mg Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Triguard 20mg Tablet is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medication used in combination with other medications to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary artery disease). It protects the heart cells from being affected by reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Who should not take Triguard 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Triguard 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson's disease should also avoid taking Triguard 20mg Tablet. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement and causes tremors, rigidity, slow movements, and an uncoordinated walking pattern.
Can Triguard 20mg Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Triguard 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients aged over 75 years. A lower dose is typically prescribed to reduce the likelihood of adverse effects. It's important to closely monitor these patients.
Does taking Triguard 20mg Tablet increase the risk of falling down frequently?
While rare, falls may occur when using Triguard 20mg Tablet. This could be due to instability while walking or a drop in blood pressure when standing up. The risk may be higher for elderly patients, so they should be extra cautious and closely monitored.
Does Triguard 20mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Triguard 20mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, it's important to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if these side effects occur.
How should Triguard 20mg Tablet be taken?
You should take Triguard 20mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is for oral administration and should be taken with sufficient water, such as a glass of water. You can take this medication with or without food.
What are the possible side effects of Triguard 20mg Tablet?
Common side effects of Triguard 20mg Tablet include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives. It may also make you feel sick or weak. Rare side effects can involve fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), blood pressure drops when standing, which can result in dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, falls, and flushing.
