Ivadia 5 mg Tablet is used to treat symptomatic stable angina pectoris and chronic heart failure. In angina, Ivadia 5 mg 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. 

Ivadia 5 mg 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.

Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg Tablet include feeling tired, irregular or rapid feeling heartbeat, headache, dizziness, visual impairment or blurry vision. Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg Tablet . The usage of Ivadia 5 mg 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.

Ivadia 5 mg Tablet is a heart medicine suggested to treat symptomatic stable angina pectoris and chronic heart failure. Ivadia 5 mg 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. Ivadia 5 mg 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.

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

One should not take Ivadia 5 mg Tablet if they have pre-existing sick sinus syndrome, liver disease, or have very low blood pressure as Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg 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-Drug Interactions: The usage of Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg 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 Ivadia 5 mg Tablet is prohibited in patients with conduction disturbances, heart failure, hepatic impairment, hypotension, and renal impairment.

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

• 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.

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

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.