Vascare20mg
Tablet
Doctor Tims Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Vascare may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Vascare during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Vascare during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Vascare may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Vascare should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vascare may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Vascare in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Vascare is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute at... View More
Uses of Vascare
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Side effects of Vascare
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How to use Vascare
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vascare may be taken with ... View More
How Vascare works
Vascare is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, th... View More
What if you forget to take Vascare?
If you miss a dose of Vascare, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- Vascare prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
- Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
- Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
- Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Vascare.
Indication
Ischaemic heart disease, Angina pectoris, Coronary heart disease
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Angina pectoris Adult: 40-60 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Modified-release tab: 35 mg bid.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation <30 Contraindicated. 30-60 20 mg bid. Modified-release: 35 mg once daily.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride.
Mode of Action
Trimetazidine is a cellular acting anti-ischaemic agent. It has 3 main properties by which it acts as a cytoprotective agent. It inhibits the anaerobic ... View More
Precaution
Moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30-60 mL/min). Pregnancy. Patient Counselling May cause dizziness and drowsiness, if affected, do not drive or operate m... View More
Side Effect
Dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, pruritus, rash, urticaria, asthenia. Rarely, tachycardia, palpitations, ext... View More
Interaction
MAOIs, nifedipine. May potentiate the effects of other antianginals.
Alternative brand for Vascare
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