Ivabradine is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 Ivabradine is used -
Moderate
Common
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.
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.
What is the effect of Ivabradine on the Kidneys?
Ivabradine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ivabradine on the Liver?
Side effects of Ivabradine rarely affect the liver.
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.
Ivabradine 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 Ivabradine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ivabradine habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ivabradine has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ivabradine only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ivabradine in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ivabradine
Taking Ivabradine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Corlanor® (ivabradine)
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 720-721
