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Ivabrad is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Heart Failure are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Ivabrad have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Ivabrad is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Ivabrad include Blurred vision, Dizziness, Irregular heartbeat. Some other side effects of Ivabrad have been listed ahead. These side effects of Ivabrad are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Ivabrad has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ivabrad has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ivabrad related warnings section.
Ivabrad is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Failure, Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate), Arrhythmia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Ivabrad have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ivabrad may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ivabrad is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ivabrad 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 Ivabrad safe for pregnant women?
Ivabrad can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ivabrad safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ivabrad in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ivabrad is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ivabrad on the Kidneys?
Ivabrad has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ivabrad on the Liver?
Side effects of Ivabrad rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ivabrad on the Heart?
Ivabrad is rarely harmful for the heart.
Ivabrad 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 Ivabrad unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ivabrad habit forming or addictive?
Ivabrad is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ivabrad. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ivabrad is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ivabrad for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ivabrad
Some foods when eaten with Ivabrad can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ivabrad
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ivabrad 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