Trimetazidine Benefits & Uses

Trimetazidine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Trimetazidine 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: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Angina Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Trimetazidine Side Effects

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

Severe

Vertigo

Common

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness

Trimetazidine Related Warnings

Is the use of Trimetazidine safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Trimetazidine during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Trimetazidine safe during breastfeeding?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Trimetazidine on the Kidneys?

Trimetazidine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Trimetazidine on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Trimetazidine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Trimetazidine will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Trimetazidine on the Heart?

Trimetazidine is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Trimetazidine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Metoclopramide

Trimetazidine Contraindications

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

Parkinson's Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Trimetazidine

Is this Trimetazidine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Trimetazidine 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 Trimetazidine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, Trimetazidine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Trimetazidine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Trimetazidine

It is safe to take Trimetazidine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Trimetazidine

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

Unknown