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Ivaclor 5mg Tablet

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet

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Composition

IVABRADINE-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Rafflesia Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Ivaclor 5mg Tablet

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is used to treat symptomatic stable angina pectoris and chronic heart failure. In angina, Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is suggested to adults whose heart rate is over or equal to 70 beats per minute and who cannot take or tolerate heart medicine called beta-blockers. In chronic heart failure, this medicine is suggested with standard therapy for adult patients whose heart rate is over or equal to 75 beats per minute. 

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet contains Ivabradine, which works by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute.  In this way, it lowers the heart's requirement for oxygen, especially in situations where an angina attack can happen. This helps control or reduce the chances of more angina attacks.

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice any sign of an allergic reaction, including hives, swelling of the face and lips, and difficulty breathing. The possible side effects of using Ivaclor 5mg Tablet include feeling tired, irregular or rapid feeling heartbeat, headache, dizziness, visual impairment or blurry vision. Ivaclor 5mg Tablet may increase the brightness of the eyes, especially during the first two months after starting the treatment. These effects will pass with time or after the completion of treatment.

A person dealing with a serious heart condition such as sick sinus syndrome is not allowed to take Ivaclor 5mg Tablet. The usage of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed in persons who are allergic to any of its constituents or pregnant or breastfeeding females or children below 18 years. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking this medicine to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet

Treatment of Angina, chronic heart failure

Medicinal Benefits

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is a heart medicine suggested to treat symptomatic stable angina pectoris and chronic heart failure. Ivaclor 5mg Tablet comes under the hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers that slow the heart rate by a few beats per minute so that the heart can pump more oxygenated blood according to the needs of the body. Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is responsible for reducing oxygen requirement in conditions where the angina attack may happen. In this way, this medicine controls and reduces the number of angina attacks. Additionally, a high rate could affect the functioning of the heart and may cause serious consequences in patients dealing with chronic heart failure. By reducing the heart rate, this medicine improves the heart's functioning and helps improve chronic heart failure.

Directions for Use

Take Ivaclor 5mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet

  • Feeling tired
  • Irregular or rapid feeling heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Visual impairment or blurry vision

Drug Warnings

One should not take Ivaclor 5mg Tablet if they have pre-existing sick sinus syndrome, liver disease, or have very low blood pressure as Ivaclor 5mg Tablet reduces the heart rate so that heart can pump more effectively. Before taking this medicine, a person should tell their doctor about their pre-existing medical conditions and ongoing medications. Using Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is strictly restricted in pregnant women as this medicine may harm an unborn baby. A woman should use effective birth control pills to avoid chances of pregnancy. A person may face serious heart rhythm problems after taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet, so if a person notices racing heartbeats, very slow heartbeats, severe dizziness, or tiredness, then they must tell their doctor about it on an immediate basis. The usage of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed in children below 18 years of age. Tell your doctor if you have lactose intolerance, as this medicine consists of lactose.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: The usage of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed with some medicines as it may interact with some drugs and increase the risk of serious side effects. The possible medications that can interact with Ivaclor 5mg Tablet include anti-anxiety (lorazepam), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), anti-depression (duloxetine), diuretic medicine (furosemide), neuropathic medication (pregabalin), Paracetamol (acetaminophen), anti-allergy (montelukast). This is not a complete list of drug interactions, so tell your doctor every possible drug, herbal and non-herbal products, you are using.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet as these products significantly increase blood levels that may result in severe side effects. One should also avoid taking alcohol as it may worsen the effects of medication.

Drug-Disease Interactions: The use of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is prohibited in patients with conduction disturbances, heart failure, hepatic impairment, hypotension, and renal impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LORAZEPAM
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • PREGABALIN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • MONTELUKAST

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Create a well-balanced and healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, omega-3-rich foods, and lean protein sources.
  • Keep your weight under control with a BMI of 19.5-24.9.
  • Avoid chronic stress, as it can raise your blood pressure.
  • Spend time with your loved ones to cope with stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
  • Be mindful of salt; consume no more than 2,300 mg each day.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
  • Quitting smoking is the best strategy to lower the risk of heart disease.

Special Advise

  • Angina symptoms can be brought down by including more physical activity and a healthy diet in daily life, so consider the same.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Stable angina pectoris: This is the symptom of coronary artery disease in which a person faces serious chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. This disease usually happens when the heart is beating at a faster rate than normal to supply more oxygenated blood to the whole body. People dealing with angina may feel pressure, heaviness, and tightness in their chest. It is hard to differentiate angina from other types of chest pain, such as pain due to indigestion. If a person faces unexplained chest pain, they must seek medical help immediately.

Chronic Heart failure: Chronic Heart failure is also known as congestive heart failure, which happens when the heart fails to pump blood as much as it should. The possible factors include narrowed arteries in the heart, high blood pressure that weaken the heart, and the heart does not pump properly. The possible signs of heart failure include fatigue, rapid heartbeat, increased urge to urinate, rapid weight gain, severe shortness of breath, etc.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

A person taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed to consume alcohol as alcohol may worsen the dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed to be used during pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby or even can cause premature childbirth. Take effective birth control pills and other contraception methods to avoid the chances of pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Women taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet should not breastfeed their children as it may pass into breast milk to newborns.

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Driving

Unsafe

A person taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed to drive or not to operate any machine, especially at night, as this medicine may cause sudden variation in the brightness of the light.

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Liver

Unsafe

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed to use in patients with severe preexisting liver disease. However, this medication only is used in patients with liver disease if prescribed by the doctor.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Take Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed to use in patients dealing with severe renal disease. Ivaclor 5mg Tablet does not interfere with the functions of kidneys in cardiac heart failure patients, but still, this medicine can only be used after the doctor's recommendation.

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Children

Unsafe

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not allowed to use in children below 18 years unless prescribed by the doctor.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is used to treat symptomatic stable angina pectoris and chronic heart failure.
Ivaclor 5mg Tablet contains Ivabradine which works by reducing the heart rate by a few beats per minute. In this way, it lowers the heart's requirement for oxygen, especially in situations where an angina attack can happen. This helps control or reduce the chances of more angina attacks.
Yes, a woman should always take every measure, including a birth control pill to prevent pregnancy while taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet as this medicine can harm an unborn baby.
No, Ivaclor 5mg Tablet should not be used in those who are suffering from cardiogenic shock (a potentially fatal condition in which your heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to fulfil your body's needs).
Reducing heart rate is required in patients dealing with angina and heart failure. When the heart rate gets reduced, the heart can pump more amount of blood into the whole body without affecting the heart's contraction and relaxation.
A person is not allowed to stop their medication without asking the doctor. After checking the heart activity, the doctor may reduce the dose before directly stopping the drug. A balanced diet, rest, and exercise are important for good heart health, so the doctor may also suggest this before stopping the medicine directly.
Yes, a person taking Ivaclor 5mg Tablet needs to be under strict doctor's guidance. Monitoring the heart rate before the treatment and during the treatment is done to check the effects of the medicine. The monitoring of the heart is done with the help of an ECG.
No usage of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is prohibited in persons dealing with sick sinus syndrome, significant hypotension, or third-degree AV block. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.
No, if a person is prescribed to take Ivaclor 5mg Tablet, they are strictly restricted from consuming grapefruit juice as it may worsen their side effects.
Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is a heart medicine (hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blocker) used to treat angina and heart failure.
Ivaclor 5mg Tablet may cause blurred/cloudy vision, double vision and impaired vision. Avoid driving, operating machinery or doing any activities that require proper vision until you know how this medicine affects you.
Overdose of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet may cause severe and prolonged bradycardia (slow heart rate), dizziness, lack of energy and excessive tiredness. Contact the doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms or if you have overdosed on Ivaclor 5mg Tablet.
Ivaclor 5mg Tablet may cause foetal toxicity. So, females of reproductive potential must use effective contraception whilst on treatment with Ivaclor 5mg Tablet. Regular monitoring of heart rhythm and heart rate is recommended.
Ivaclor 5mg Tablet does not lower blood pressure. It should not be used if you have very low blood pressure.
Ivaclor 5mg Tablet is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to the class of medications called hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It helps the heart pump more blood through the body by slowing the heart rate.
Side effects of Ivaclor 5mg Tablet include tiredness, irregular or rapid heartbeat, headache, dizziness, visual impairment or blurry vision. Consult the doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

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