Ivabrad 10mg Tablet 10's

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivabrad 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Ivabrad 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

• It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• You may experience temporary changes in your vision such as enhanced visual brightness. These changes may occur within the initial 2 months of treatment and should gradually go away.
• Monitor your blood pressure when taking Ivabradine as it can increase your blood pressure.
• Monitor your heart rate when taking this medicine as low heart rate is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms of low heart rate such as dizziness, tiredness, and low energy.

Ivabradine : Slow heart rate, Headache, Luminous phenomena (Enhanced brightness), High blood pressure

Ivabrad 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Ivalen 5mg Tablet is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, heart works more efficiently.

Q. What type of drug is Ivalen?
Ivalen is a heart medicine which belongs to a class of medicine known as hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN) channel blockers. It works by slowing the heart rate. This helps the heart to pump more blood through the body each time it beats.

Q. Does Ivalen affect vision?
Ivalen may cause temporary brightness in the field of vision (luminous visual phenomena). This usually disappears with continuous use of Ivalen. If this happens to you, be careful when driving or using machines at times when there could be sudden changes in light intensity, especially when driving at night.

Q. How should I store Ivalen?
Store Ivalen at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C). Protect them from light by keeping the Ivalen ampules in the unopened foil pouch until ready to use.

Q. What are the symptoms of overdosage of Ivalen?
The symptoms of overdosage of Ivalen include slow heartbeat, dizziness, excessive tiredness and lack of energy. Consult your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you experience any of these.

Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Ivalen?
You should remember that Ivalen may cause serious side effects in adults and children. Its use in pregnant women can harm the unborn baby. Some of the other serious side effects may include increased risk of irregular or rapid heartbeat (atrial fibrillation or heart rhythm problems) and slower than normal heart rate (bradycardia).

Q. Does Ivalen lower blood pressure?
No, Ivalen commonly causes an increase in blood pressure as a side effect. This change is temporary and does not affect the treatment effect of Ivalen. However, it should not be given to patients with severely low blood pressure (blood pressure < 90/50 mmHg).

Q. Is Ivalen a beta-blocker?
No, Ivalen is not a beta-blocker. It lowers the heart rate by selectively blocking the channel (f-channel) present in heart pacemaker cells responsible for the increase in the heart rate.