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Ivabid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure. Other than this, Ivabid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ivabid. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Ivabid are Blurred vision, Dizziness, Irregular heartbeat. Some other side effects of Ivabid have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Ivabid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ivabid has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ivabid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ivabid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ivabid in conditions like Heart Failure, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Arrhythmia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ivabid contraindications section.
Besides this, Ivabid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ivabid, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ivabid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Ivabid safe for pregnant women?
Ivabid can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ivabid safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ivabid in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ivabid is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ivabid on the Kidneys?
Ivabid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ivabid on the Liver?
Ivabid is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ivabid on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Ivabid on the heart have been reported.
Ivabid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ivabid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ivabid habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ivabid is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ivabid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ivabid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Ivabid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ivabid
Ivabid may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ivabid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ivabid with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Corlanor® (ivabradine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 554
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 720-721