PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
 
Ivabrad 5 Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain) and chronic (long-term) heart failure. It makes the heart work more efficiently by lowering the heart rate. This relieves chest pain and decreases the risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients.

The dose will depend on what you are being treated for. Since the treatment for angina or heart failure is usually life-long, you should not stop using it without talking to your doctor.  It should be taken with food at the same time each day. If you take too much in one go, your heart could slow down too much and make you feel breathless or tired. If this happens, call a doctor.

The most common side effects are temporary brightness in your vision, slow heart rate, high blood pressure, atrial fibrilation, dizziness, blurred vision, and ECG changes. Some side effects such as fainting and significant changes to your heartbeat may be very serious and may need urgent medical attention. Avoid driving until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Do not use Ivabrad 5 Tablet if you have severe liver disease, have a low resting heart rate, or a heart rhythm disorder. This medicine is also not suitable if you have very low blood pressure and heart failure that has recently become worse. This medicine interacts with certain other medicines used to treat high blood pressure, fungal infections, and HIV. Do not take it if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
 
USES OF IVABRAD TABLET
Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Treatment of Heart failure
 
BENEFITS OF IVABRAD TABLET
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Ivabrad 5 Tablet is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by slowing down your heart rate. This lowers the heart’s need for oxygen, making it less likely that you will suffer chest pain. The medicine can reduce the frequency of angina attacks and help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more efficiently. You should not stop taking it without your doctor’s advice, even if you feel well.
 
In Treatment of Heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your body. Ivabrad 5 Tablet can be used in combination with other medicines to improve symptoms such as breathlessness, tiredness, and swelling and prevent heart failure from getting worse. This will improve your quality of life, allow you to go about your daily activities more easily, and decreases the risk of hospitalization in heart failure patients. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective. Do not stop taking it until the doctor tells you so, even if you feel well.
 
SIDE EFFECTS OF IVABRAD TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ivabrad
Slow heart rate
Luminous phenomena (Enhanced brightness)
High blood pressure
Atrial fibrillation
Dizziness
Blurred vision
ECG changes
 
HOW TO USE IVABRAD TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ivabrad 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.
 
HOW IVABRAD TABLET WORKS
Ivabrad 5 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, the heart works more efficiently.
 
SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivabrad 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
 
Pregnancy
Ivabrad 5 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
 
Breast feeding
Ivabrad 5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
 
Driving
Ivabrad 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Ivabrad 5 Tablet may cause transient luminous phenomena consisting mainly of phosphenes. The possible occurrence of such luminous phenomena should be taken into account especially when driving at night.
 
Kidney
Ivabrad 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ivabrad 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available for use of Ivabrad 5 Tablet in patients with severe kidney disease.
 
Liver
Ivabrad 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ivabrad 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ivabrad 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.