Ivabradine Benefits & Uses

Ivabradine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Other Benefits

Angina

Ivabradine Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ivabradine Related Warnings

Is the use of Ivabradine safe for pregnant women?

Ivabradine has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Ivabradine without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Ivabradine safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Ivabradine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ivabradine on the Kidneys?

Ivabradine rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ivabradine on the Liver?

Side effects of Ivabradine rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ivabradine on the Heart?

Ivabradine may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ivabradine with Other Drugs

Ivabradine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Azithromycin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ciprofloxacin

Erythromycin

Moderate

Telmisartan,Amlodipine

Ivabradine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ivabradine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ivabradine

Is this Ivabradine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ivabradine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ivabradine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ivabradine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Ivabradine in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Ivabradine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ivabradine

Taking Ivabradine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ivabradine

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ivabradine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown