Ivabrad 5 mg
Uses of Ivabrad 5 MG
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Heart failure
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Angina (chest pain which is related to the heart).
Contraindications of Ivabrad 5 MG
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If you are allergic to ivabradine or any other components of Ivabrad 5 tablet.
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If you are suffering from any heart diseases.
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If you have a very low blood pressure.
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If you have any liver problems.
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If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant.
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If you are breastfeeding.
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If you are using medicines to treat your fungal infection (ketoconazole, itraconazole, etc), using antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), medicines to treat HIV infection (nelfinavir, ritonavir, etc), medicines to treat psychiatric illness like nefazodone, medicines to treat heart conditions (diltiazem, verapamil).
Dosage
Side effects of Ivabrad 5 MG
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Headache
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Dizziness
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Diarrhoea
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Constipation
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Stomach pain
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Blurred vision
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Increased brightness
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Slow heart rate
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Uncontrolled blood pressure
Precautions and Warnings of Ivabrad 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
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You have any problems with your heart like irregular heartbeats, stroke, etc.
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You experience symptoms like tiredness, dizziness or shortness of breath.
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You have low or uncontrolled blood pressure.
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You have any liver or kidney problems.
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You suffer from any eye disease.
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Ivabrad 5 tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are below 18 years old.
Mode of Action of Ivabrad 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ivabrad 5 MG
Take Ivabrad 5 tablet with a glass of water or milk. It should be taken with food. Do not break, crush or chew the medicine. It is essential to take it regularly and at a fixed time. Follow your doctor’s instructions and do not exceed that dose more than that recommended.
Interactions of Ivabrad 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
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You need to mention all the medicines you take including herbal, vitamins & mineral supplements to your doctor before starting Ivabrad 5 tablet.
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Concomitant use of this medicine along with medicines like quinidine, amiodarone (used in heart diseases), pimozide (used to treat mental health), pentamidine (used in pneumonia) is not recommended as it may be harmful.
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You need to be cautious while using water pills like hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, furosemide, bumetanide along with this medicine, as it may cause low heartbeats.
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This medicine should not be used along with medicines like ketoconazole (anti-fungal), ritonavir (used in HIV infection), clarithromycin (antibiotic), nefazodone (used to treat mental health), diltiazem, verapamil (used to treat high blood pressure and heart diseases).
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Medicines like fluconazole, rifampicin, phenytoin, omeprazole, simvastatin, amlodipine, digoxin, warfarin should be used cautiously along with this medicine.
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