IVALINK OD Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ivabradine 10 mg
Manufacturer
Lincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
IVALINK OD TABLET contains Ivabradine which belongs to the group of medicines called Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blockers. IVALINK OD TABLET is used to manage symptomatic stable angina pectoris (chest pain) in adult patients who are intolerant/incapable to take heart medicines (such as beta blockers) and whose heart rate is over/equal to 70 beats per minute. It is also used to manage chronic heart failure in adult patients whose heart rate is over/equal to 75 beats per minute which are used as a combination therapy with beta-blockers or in adult patients who are contraindicated to use beta blockers. IVALINK OD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to ivabradine. It is also not recommended for use in patients suffering from very low blood pressure, heart problems (such as unstable angina, cardiogenic shock), severe kidney disease, and/or severe liver disease. Before taking IVALINK OD TABLET, inform your doctor if you have mild to moderate low blood pressure, chronic eye retinal disease, recent stroke (cerebral attack), heart rhythm disorders (such as irregular heartbeat, palpitation, increase in chest pain), and/or moderate liver disease. IVALINK OD TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women which is also not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). The medicine is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF IVALINK OD TABLET Symptomatic stable angina pectoris (chest pain) in adult patients (with heart rate above/equal to 70 beats/minute) Chronic heart failure in adult patients (with heart rate above/equal to 75 beats/minute)
How It Works
IVALINK OD TABLET works by reducing the heart rate which leads to low oxygen requirement of the heart resulting in improved blood supply throughout the body (with each hear beat) thus providing relief from angina pectoris and managing the occurrence of chronic heart failure in affected individuals
Directions for Use
Tablet: Take IVALINK OD TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. Orally Disintegrating Tablet: Take IVALINK OD TABLET as advised by your physician. Place IVALINK OD TABLET in
Side Effects
taking IVALINK OD TABLET are brief moments of increased brightness (due to sudden changes in light intensity), slow heart rate, uncontrolled blood pressure, headache, dizziness, and/or blurred vision. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen. USES OF IVALINK OD TABLET Symptomatic stable angina pectoris (chest pain) in adult patients (with heart rate above/equal to 70 beats/minute) Chronic heart failure in adult patients (with heart rate above/equal to 75 beats/minute) HOW IVALINK OD TABLET WORKSIVALINK OD TABLET works by reducing the heart rate which leads to low oxygen requirement of the heart resulting in improved blood supply throughout the body (with each hear beat) thus providing relief from angina pectoris and managing the occurrence of chronic heart failure in affected individuals DIRECTIONS FOR USETablet: Take IVALINK OD TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. Orally Disintegrating Tablet: Take IVALINK OD TABLET as advised by your physician. Place IVALINK OD TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine.. Your physician will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF IVALINK OD TABLETCOMMON brief moments of increased brightness (due to sudden changes in light intensity) slow heart rate signs of atrial fibrillation (irregular rapid contraction of heart) such as chest pain, pounding heartbeat, tiredness uncontrolled blood pressure headache, dizziness, blurred vision UNCOMMON racing heartbeat nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain sudden internal/external spinning sensation difficulty breathing muscle spasms skin rash signs of angioedema such as the swollen face, tongue/throat, difficulty in breathing/swallowing low blood pressure, fainting, tiredness, weakness double vision, impaired vision RARE red itchy welts, itching, skin reddening feeling unwell
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYIVALINK OD TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy. Women of childbearing potential should use reliable contraceptive measures while taking IVALINK OD TABLET. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGIVALINK OD TABLET is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines after taking IVALINK OD TABLET since it may cause temporary blindness (due to sudden changes in light intensity) which may after your ability to concentrate while driving or operating machines. KIDNEYIVALINK OD TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. LIVERIVALINK OD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver disease. It should be used with caution in patients with moderate liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. ALLERGYDo not take IVALINK OD TABLET if you are allergic to ivabradine, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEIVALINK OD TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart problems such as slow resting heart rate (beats below 70/minute), cardiogenic shock, heart rhythm disorders (such as sick sinus syndrome, sino-atrial block, heart block), heavy heart attack, and/or severe heart failure. It should be used with caution in patients with other heart rhythm disorders (such as irregular heartbeat, palpitation, increase in chest pain), sustained atrial fibrillation, long QT syndrome, slow heartbeat (associated with signs such as tiredness, dizziness, shortness of breath), and/or bundle branch block (type of severe heart failure). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. OTHERSIVALINK OD TABLET is not recommended for use if you: suffer from very low blood pressure have unstable angina (a severe form of chest pain) Before taking IVALINK OD TABLET, inform your doctor if you: had a recent stroke (cerebral attack) suffer from mild to moderate low blood pressure (after change in antihypertensive management) have chronic eye retinal disease Use in Paediatrics: IVALINK OD TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Use in Geriatrics: IVALINK OD TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA.Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking IVALINK OD TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. fluconazole, ketoconazole, itraconazole) rifampicin (medicine used to manage tuberculosis) barbiturates (medicines used for difficulty sleeping or epilepsy) phenytoin (used for epilepsy) hypericum perforatum/St John’s Wort (herbal medicines used for depression) medicines used to manage heart rhythm disorders (Ex. quinidine, disopyramide, sotalol, ibutilide, amiodarone) bepridil (medicine used to manage angina pectoris) medicines to manage anxiety, schizophrenia or other psychoses (Ex. pimozide, ziprasidone, sertindole) medicines used to manage malaria (Ex. mefloquine,halofantrine) intravenous erythromycin (medicine used to manage bacterial infections in different parts of the body) pentamidine (medicine used in the management of pneumocystis pneumonia, leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis) cisapride (used for acid reflux) diuretics (medicines used to manage oedema, high blood pressure) Ex. furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide clarithromycin, josamycin, telithromycin,erythromycin (medicines used for bacterial infections) nelfinavir, ritonavir (medicines used to manage HIV infections) nefazodone (medicine used to manage depression) diltiazem, verapamil (medicines used to manage high blood pressure/angina pectoris) B.Drug -Food interaction: Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking IVALINK OD TABLET as it may alter the effect of the medicine. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of IVALINK OD TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are breathlessness and tiredness. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ivabradine Pharmacological Category : Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blockers Therapeutic Indication : Symptomatic stable angina, Chronic Heart failure Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep IVALINK OD TABLET out of the sight and reach of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
22 Oct 2022