Ivabradine 5mg Tablets

Ivabradine 5mg tablets are a prescription medicine that is used to treat heart-related conditions such as chronic heart failure and stable angina (chest pain). It helps to reduce the heart rate by decreasing the demand of the heart oxygen and improving the blood flow to the heart muscle.

Uses of the Medicine

Chronic Heart Failure: Ivabradine is a prescribed medicine for patients with reduced ejection fraction. It helps to improve the function of the heart and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Stable Angina: It is used when beta-blockers are not tolerated or insufficient to manage the symptoms. It helps to control the chest pain by reducing the heart rate.

Working Mechanism

Ivabradine is a natural pacemaker for the heart. It reduces the current and slows the heart rate without affecting the blood pressure or the force of heart contraction. It also helps the heart to work more efficiently and receive more oxygen rich blood.

Common Side Effects of Ivabradine 5mg Tablets

• Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
• Visual disturbances (phosphenes or bright spots)
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
  Irregular heartbeat (rare)

Who Should Avoid Ivabradine?

1. Patients who have liver impairment issues.
2. Those who have unstable angina or acute heart failure
3. People who have bradycardia (which is a very slow heart rate under 60 bpm before the treatment).
4. People who are allergic to ivabradine or any other active ingredient of the tablet.

How to Store the Medicine

• Store Ivabradine 5mg Tablets in a cool and dry place.
• Keep the tablets in the original packaging to protect them from moisture and light.
• Keep it out of reach of children

Tips to Take Ivabradine 5mg Tablets

1. Take the medicine as per the prescription by your doctor. Take the medicine after a meal.
2. Do not crush or chew the tablet; swallow it whole.
   Avoid the citric juices as they can react with the drug.
3. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have liver problems.
4. Monitor your heart rate and rhythm regularly during the treatment.