Cartinex 500mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ranolazine 500 mg
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
CARTINEX 500MG TABLET contains Ranolazine which belongs to the group of medicines called Antianginals. It is used to manage chronic angina. Angina pectoris can be defined as a sudden, sharp and severe chest pain that originates from the apex of the heart and radiates to the left shoulder. It can be characterized by the presence of severe and crushing pain along with a feeling of pressure and suffocation, especially behind the breastbone. CARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease, moderate to severe liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking. CARTINEX 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease, mild liver disease and moderate to severe heart failure, abnormal ECG changes like like QT prolongation or long QT syndrome. Contact your doctor before taking. CARTINEX 500MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless con
Uses
OF CARTINEX 500MG TABLET Used to manage chronic angina
How It Works
CARTINEX 500MG TABLET works by inhibiting the entry of sodium and potassium into the heart cells, thereby managing the calcium influx causing vasodilation and reduces ventricular tension, myocardial oxygen demand. Thus, relieving angina symptoms.
Directions for Use
Take CARTINEX 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness headache and weakness. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen. USES OF CARTINEX 500MG TABLET Used to manage chronic angina HOW CARTINEX 500MG TABLET WORKSCARTINEX 500MG TABLET works by inhibiting the entry of sodium and potassium into the heart cells, thereby managing the calcium influx causing vasodilation and reduces ventricular tension, myocardial oxygen demand. Thus, relieving angina symptoms. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake CARTINEX 500MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF CARTINEX 500MG TABLETCOMMON nausea, vomiting constipation dizziness headache weakness UNCOMMON altered sensation anxiety difficulty sleeping confusion hallucination blurred vision, visual disturbance changes in sensation (touch or taste) tremors feeling tired or sluggish sleepiness or drowsiness fainting dark urine, blood in urine, difficulty in urination difficulty in breathing cough, nose bleed excessive sweating, itching feeling swollen or bloated hot flushes, low blood pressure increase in creatinine increase in urea in blood increase in blood platelets count and white blood cells changes in ECG heart tracing joint swelling, pain in extremity loss of appetite and/or weight loss muscle cramp or weakness ringing in the ears or spinning sensation stomach pain, discomfort, indigestion dry mouth RARE paraesthesia in mouth and lips rashes problems with coordination decrease in blood pressure upon standing disorientation coldness in hands and legs hives, allergic skin reaction impotence inability to walk due to imbalance inflammation of pancreas or intestine loss of memory throat tightness low sodium levels in the blood (hyponatremia) causing tiredness, confusion, muscle twitching, cramps Stop taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: symptoms of angioedema or allergic reaction such as hives, swelling of the face, tongue or throat causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYCARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered clearly necessary. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. BREASTFEEDINGCARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it is not known whether it may pass through the breast milk. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness, blurred vision, confusion, hallucination, double vision and coordination problems after taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. KIDNEYCARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney disease and should be used with caution in mild to moderate kidney disease. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. LIVERCARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe liver disease and should be used with caution in mild liver disease. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. ALLERGYDo not take CARTINEX 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to Ranolazine or to lactose or other sugars or to any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASECARTINEX 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with moderate to severe heart failure, abnormal ECG changes like QT prolongation or long QT syndrome. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. OTHERSCARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you have: rare hereditary problems like galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency and glucose-galactose malabsorption Use in pediatrics: CARTINEX 500MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET. Use in geriatrics: CARTINEX 500MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients aged 65 years or above. Contact your doctor before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking CARTINEX 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, telithromycin, erythromycin) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. itraconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole) medicines used to manage HIV infection (atazanavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir tenofovir disoproxil and efavirenz) nefazodone (used for depression) medicines used to manage heart problems or heart rhythm disorders (Ex. quinidine, dofetilide, sotalol, metoprolol, diltiazem, verapamil, procainamide, disopyramide) medicine used to manage rejection of a transplanted organ (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, everolimus) medicines used to manage epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine or phenobarbital) medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine) St. John's Wort (herbal medicine used for depression) digoxin (medicines used for heart failure) medicines used to manage allergies (Ex. terfenadine, astemizole, mizolastine) medicines to manage psychoses (Ex. bupropion, imipramine, doxepin, amitriptyline, paroxetine) medicines used to manage cancer (Ex. cyclophosphamide) medicines to manage elevated cholesterol levels in the blood (Ex. simvastatin, lovastatin, atorvastatin) cimetidine (medicine used for stomach ulcers) metformin (medicines used to manage diabetes mellitus) B. Drug - Food interaction: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice with this medicine as it may lead to unwanted effects. Consult your doctor for advice. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of CARTINEX 500MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are dizziness, nausea and vomiting. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ranolzine Pharmacological Category : Antianginals Therapeutic Indication : Chronic angina Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep CARTINEX 500MG TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store CARTINEX 500MG TABLET below 25°C
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Last Updated
22 Nov 2022