Ivables 5mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Ivables Tablet is a heart rate-lowering medicine containing Ivabradine as its active ingredient. It is used to treat heart-related chest pain and long-term heart failure.Ivables is not recommended in patients below 18 years of age.

Take Ivables in doses and duration prescribed by the doctor. It must be taken with food. You should never stop taking Ivables Tablet on your own.

Before starting this medicine, it is mandatory to inform your doctor about your past medical history and the medicines you take.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of this medicine may cause problems like a slower heart rate. Seek urgent medical help if you experience any such symptoms or feel you have taken too much of Ivables Tablet.

Missed a Dose

In case you’ve missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ivabradine works by reducing the heart rate so that the heart pumps more blood each time it beats.

Directions for Use

Take Ivables Tablet with a glass of water or milk. It should be taken with food. Do not break, crush or chew the medicine. It is essential to take it regularly and at a fixed time. Follow your doctor’s instructions and do not exceed that dose more than that recommended.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ivables Tablet during pregnancy?

You should not use Ivables as there is limited information about its safety in pregnant women. Please consult your doctor before using any medicine during pregnancy. Proper birth control measures should be taken while consuming it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ivables Tablet while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about its use in breastfeeding mothers. Thus, it should not be used while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ivables Tablet?

You may experience side effects like dizziness or visual disturbances while taking Ivables. Thus, you need to be cautious while driving or operating machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ivables Tablet?

There is limited information but you must avoid consuming alcohol during treatment with Ivables Tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any problems with your heart like irregular heartbeats, stroke, etc.
• You experience symptoms like tiredness, dizziness or shortness of breath.
• You have low or uncontrolled blood pressure.
• You have any liver or kidney problems.
• You suffer from any eye disease.
• Ivables Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who are below 18 years old.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Ivabradine or any other components of Ivables Tablet.
• If you are suffering from any heart diseases.
• If you have a very low blood pressure.
• If you have any liver problems.
• If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant.
• If you are breastfeeding.
• If you are using medicines to treat your fungal infection (ketoconazole, itraconazole, etc), using antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), medicines to treat HIV infection (nelfinavir, ritonavir, etc), medicines to treat psychiatric illness like nefazodone, medicines to treat heart conditions (diltiazem, verapamil).

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Stomach pain
• Blurred vision
• Increased brightness
• Slow heart rate
• Uncontrolled blood pressure

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• You need to mention all the medicines you take including herbal, vitamins & mineral supplements to your doctor before starting Ivables Tablet.
• Concomitant use of this medicine along with medicines like quinidine, amiodarone (used in heart diseases), pimozide (used to treat mental health), pentamidine (used in pneumonia) is not recommended as it may be harmful.
• You need to be cautious while using water pills like hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, furosemide, bumetanide along with this medicine, as it may cause low heartbeats.
• This medicine should not be used along with medicines like ketoconazole (anti-fungal), ritonavir (used in HIV infection), clarithromycin (antibiotic), nefazodone (used to treat mental health), diltiazem, verapamil (used to treat high blood pressure and heart diseases).
• Medicines like fluconazole, rifampicin, phenytoin, omeprazole, simvastatin, amlodipine, digoxin, warfarin should be used cautiously along with this medicine.

Interactions with food items

You should avoid having grapefruit juice while on treatment with Ivables Tablet.

Storage and disposal

Ivables Tablet should be stored at room temperature protected from moisture and heat. Keep them out of reach and sight of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Ivables Tablet be taken on an empty stomach?

No, Tablet Ivables should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset and at the same time every day to gain optimum benefit.

Is the Ivables a blood thinner?

No, Ivables Tablet is not a blood thinner medicine. It works by decreasing or slowing the heart rate so that in each beat the heart can pump more blood to various parts of the body.

When should I take Ivables?

You should take Ivables during the day or night, as advised by the doctor. But it's better to take this medicine at the usual time every day for optimum results.

What is Ivables used for?

Ivables Tablet is used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic heart failure. It works by reducing the heart rate so that the heart pumps more blood each time it beats.