Ranolazine Benefits & Uses

Ranolazine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Ranolazine 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
Adult	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ranolazine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ranolazine is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Weakness
Vertigo
Dyspepsia
Dry Mouth
Loss of consciousness
Ringing in ears

Ranolazine Related Warnings

Is the use of Ranolazine safe for pregnant women?

Ranolazine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Ranolazine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Ranolazine safe during breastfeeding?

Ranolazine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ranolazine on the Kidneys?

Ranolazine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranolazine on the Liver?

Ranolazine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranolazine on the Heart?

Ranolazine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ranolazine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Moderate

Codeine

Tramadol

Paracetamol,Codeine

Metformin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Ranolazine Contraindications

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

Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ranolazine

Is this Ranolazine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ranolazine has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ranolazine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

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

No

Ranolazine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ranolazine

When consumed with certain foods, Ranolazine may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranolazine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ranolazine with alcohol will be.

Unknown