Ivapace Benefits & Uses

Ivapace is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Other Benefits

Angina

Ivapace Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ivapace Related Warnings

Is the use of Ivapace safe for pregnant women?

Ivapace can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Ivapace safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Ivapace on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Ivapace will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ivapace on the Kidneys?

Ivapace rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ivapace on the Liver?

Ivapace has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ivapace on the Heart?

Ivapace has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ivapace with Other Drugs

Ivapace should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Azithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ciprofloxacin

Erythromycin

Moderate

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Ivapace Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ivapace unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ivapace

Is this Ivapace habit forming or addictive?

Ivapace does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ivapace as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ivapace only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Ivapace in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Ivapace Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ivapace

Ivapace may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ivapace

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ivapace with alcohol.

Unknown