Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER

Description

Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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 and changes to your heart function. You may also experience uncontrolled blood pressure, headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. 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 Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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.

Introduction

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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. Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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.

Benefits

Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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.

How to use

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. Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER 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 : CAUTION - Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available for use of Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Ivabeat OD 15mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.