Ivabradine Tablets

Product Description

Uses:

This drug is prescribed to people with a heart problem (chronic heart failure), for preventing the condition to get worse. Heart failure is a condition when heart stops pumping blood the way it is used to do before. Ivabradine makes the heart beat slowly. This drug must not be given to patients who have low blood pressure, if their heart failure symptoms recently gotten worse or if they have a slow resting heartbeat.

How to use Ivabradine Tablet?

Ivabradine must only be taken after reading the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist. It is important to discuss every doubt you have regarding this medication.

This drug must be taken by mouth as directed by your doctor Usually they indicate using this medicine twice a day. The dosage depends upon the medical condition and treatment response.  This medication is give at low dose in the beginning to minimize the risk of side effects. Gradually, the dose is increased. In order to treat heart failure, ivabradine is given along with other medicines. All medicines must be taken carefully, following the directions of doctor. 

This drug gives most benefit if taken regularly. One must take this medicine at a fixed time everyday, in order to make it a regular habit.

When taking this medicine, one must always avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice, as this fruit can elevate the chance of side effects. Your doctor or pharmacists can give more details regarding it. You must immediately tell your doctor if the condition continue to bother you.