Ivabradine

Ivabradine (10mg)

Classification

• - Cardiovascular Medicine

Ivabradine?

It is a medicine used for cardiac failure.

Uses -

Chronic heart failure Control heart rate Orthostatic tachycardia Chest pain

Working of Ivabradine

• - It reduces the fast heartbeat and slows down the Sino-atrial node.

Common side effects

Slows down the heart rate Visual effects Dizziness Headaches Tiredness

Serious side effects

Severely slow heart rate Irregular heart rhythm Low blood pressure Worsened angina

Benefits

Lowers heart rate without lowering blood pressure. Reduces chest pain Reduces the risk of hospitalization Improves exercise tolerance Well tolerated Can be used with other cardiac medicines

Precautions -

Atrial fibrillation Severe bradycardia Severely low blood pressure Liver disorders Elderly patients Conduction abnormalities

Contraindications

Sino-atrial block 3rd degree heart block External pacemaker Unstable heart failure Usage with other antiarrhythmic medications Allergy to the drug components. Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Warnings

To be used under medical prescription.

Important monitoring considerations

Regularly monitor - Heart rate Heart rhythm Blood pressure Effects on the eye

Drug Interactions

Antifungals Rifampicin Phenytoin Antiarrhythmic Beta blockers Diuretics Barbiturates

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