RANOLAZ 500 TABLET

Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR

Prescription Required

MANUFACTURER

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

SALT COMPOSITION

Ranolazine (500mg)

STORAGE

Store below 30°C

INTRODUCTION

Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR is used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to prevent new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack, once started. It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.

Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR should be taken in the dose as advised by your doctor, at the same time each day. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back.

You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.

Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR may not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Also let your doctor know all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

USES OF RANOLAZ TABLET SR

Angina (heart-related chest pain)

BENEFITS OF RANOLAZ TABLET SR

In Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR reduces the oxygen requirement of the heart and relaxes the heart muscles. It makes sure that your heart is able to perform its functions in the amount of oxygen supply available without causing stress on heart muscles. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

SIDE EFFECTS OF RANOLAZ TABLET SR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ranolaz

Nausea

Vomiting

Headache

Dizziness

Constipation

Weakness

HOW TO USE RANOLAZ TABLET SR

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. Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

HOW RANOLAZ TABLET SR WORKS

Ranolaz 500mg Tablet SR is an anti-anginal medication. It works by decreasing the oxygen requirement of the heart by relaxing heart muscle.