About Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s
Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s contains Ranolazine, which is used alone or with other medicines to treat angina pectoris. Angina pectoris is discomfort in the chest or chest pain, which generally occurs due to coronary artery disease (CAD) when an adequate amount of oxygen and blood is not reaching the heart and its muscles. It can also be due to the blockage of the arteries of the heart. It helps prevent any further attack of angina by making the heart work more efficiently, it is used as an add-on to existing treatment in patients whose disease is not adequately controlled by other medicines for angina pectoris, such as beta-blockers or calcium antagonists, or in patients who cannot take these medicines.
Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is prescribed for treating angina (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscles). Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is an anti-anginal medication used to treat angina pectoris. The active substance in Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s, ranolazine, is thought to work by reducing the flow of sodium ions into the heart muscle cells. This interferes with the activity of special channels on the cell surface called ‘sodium-dependent calcium channels’ through which calcium ions normally enter the cells. This reduces the number of calcium ions that enter the cells. Calcium ions normally cause the heart muscle to contract. By reducing the flow of calcium into the cells, Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is thought to help the heart to relax, improving blood flow to the heart muscle and relieving the symptoms of angina pectoris.
Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe the dose of Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s, and it may vary depending upon your condition. Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s should not be stopped even if you feel better for the best results as it prevents any future harm. It is possible if you stop taking Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s on your own, your chest pain can come back in more severe form.
Some lifestyle modifications are important for best results when taking Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s like cessation of smoking, decreasing alcohol intake, eating well, regular exercise, and managing stress. The most common side effects of Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation, and weakness. Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s should be taken with caution if you have any liver or kidney problems. Also, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications to avoid unwanted side effects or contraindications. Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is also not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s
Angina Pectoris
Medicinal Benefits
Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is prescribed for treating angina. Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is an anti-anginal medication used to treat angina pectoris. It works by reducing the flow of sodium ions into the heart muscle cells. This interferes with the activity of special channels on the cell surface called ‘sodium-dependent calcium channels’ through which calcium ions normally enter the cells. This reduces the number of calcium ions that enter the cells. Calcium ions normally cause the heart muscle to contract. By reducing the flow of calcium into the cells, Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is thought to help the heart to relax, improving blood flow to the heart muscle and relieving the symptoms of angina pectoris.
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Side Effects of Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s
Most of the side effects of Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effect of Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s are constipation, dizziness, headache, feeling sick. Very rarely, it can cause anxiety, blurred vision, dehydration, dark urine. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s should be taken with caution in liver/kidney disease, are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, history of heart disease. Also, grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s. As a precautionary measure, junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals for a speedy recovery. Do regular exercise to avoid the feeling of heaviness in the abdomen.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s is known to contra-indicate in certain medicines to treat bacterial infections (clarithromycin, telithromycin), lipid-lowering drugs (simvastatin, atorvastatin), fungal infections (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole), HIV infection (protease inhibitors), depression (nefazodone), antipsychotic medications (haloperidol), or heart rhythm disorders (quinidine, dofetilide, or sotalol).
Drug-Food Interaction: Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s may interact with other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Ranx 500 Tablet 15’s.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Caution should be exercised if used in patients with severe hepatic impairment, renal disease, long QT interval, or using other QT- prolonging drugs.
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