Cardimet CR60mg
Capsule
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Cardimet CR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Cardimet CR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Cardimet CR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Cardimet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Cardimet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardimet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Cardimet CR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Cardimet CR is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acut... View More
Uses of Cardimet CR
- Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Side effects of Cardimet CR
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How to use Cardimet CR
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. Cardimet CR may be taken w... View More
How Cardimet CR works
Cardimet CR is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result... View More
What if you forget to take Cardimet CR?
If you miss a dose of Cardimet CR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to yo... View More
- Cardimet CR 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 Cardimet CR.
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.
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