Corvela is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Angina.
The right dosage of Corvela depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Corvela side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Corvela go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Corvela has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Corvela related warnings talks about Corvela's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Corvela can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Corvela in conditions like Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Corvela have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Corvela may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Corvela is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Corvela is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Corvela is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Corvela safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Corvela. If you are pregnant, do not take Corvela without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Corvela safe during breastfeeding?
Corvela should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Corvela on the Kidneys?
Corvela has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Corvela on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Corvela on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Corvela on the Heart?
Side effects of Corvela rarely affect the heart.
Corvela should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Corvela unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Corvela habit forming or addictive?
Corvela does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Corvela as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Corvela only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Corvela is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Corvela
Some foods when eaten with Corvela can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Corvela
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Corvela.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ranexa (ranolazine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 554
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1084-1085