Ranz Benefits & Uses

Ranz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Angina

Ranz 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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ranz Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ranz is used -

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Weakness
Vertigo
Dyspepsia
Dry Mouth
Loss of consciousness
Ringing in ears

Ranz Related Warnings

Is the use of Ranz safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Ranz. If you are pregnant, do not take Ranz without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Ranz safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ranz. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ranz on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Ranz on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranz on the Liver?

Side effects of Ranz rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ranz on the Heart?

Ranz has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ranz with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Moderate

Codeine

Tramadol

Paracetamol,Codeine

Metformin

Glipizide,Metformin

Amace Tablet

Ranz Contraindications

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

Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ranz

Is this Ranz habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ranz has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Ranz is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Ranz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ranz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ranz

Some foods when eaten with Ranz can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ranz

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ranz with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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