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Introduction to Ranolaz Od Tablet
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER is used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to prevent new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack, once started. It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER should be taken in the dose as advised by your doctor, at the same time each day. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back.
You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, constipation, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER may not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Also let your doctor know all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Ranolaz Od Tablet
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Benefits of Ranolaz Od Tablet
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER reduces the oxygen requirement of the heart and relaxes the heart muscles. It makes sure that your heart is able to perform its functions in the amount of oxygen supply available without causing stress on heart muscles. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.
How to use Ranolaz Od Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ranolaz OD Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
How Ranolaz Od Tablet Works
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER is an anti-anginal medication. It works by decreasing the oxygen requirement of the heart by relaxing heart muscle.
Safety Advices for Ranolaz Od Tablet
Pregnancy
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast Feeding
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ranolaz OD Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Ranolaz OD Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects of Ranolaz Od Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Weakness
Word of Advice
It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
It improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Notify your doctor if you are taking any other medications along with Ranolaz OD Tablet ER
It may produce changes in the ECG (QTc interval prolongation). It is recommended to get an ECG done within 1 to 2 weeks of starting the medication.
FAQs
Q. What are the serious side effects of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER?
Ranolaz OD Tablet ER may cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart which is known as QT prolongation. Your doctor may get regular tests done to check the electrical activity of your heart. Tell your doctor right away if you feel faint, lightheaded or if your heart starts beating irregularly or fast, as these may be symptoms of QT prolongation. Ranolaz OD Tablet ER may also cause kidney failure in patients who already have kidney problems. Therefore, your doctor may need to do tests to check how your kidneys are working.
Q. I started taking Ranolaz OD Tablet ER about a week ago. Now I have noticed that my urine has become very dark though I am taking plenty of fluids. Is there anything to worry about?
Urine discoloration could be because of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER. You need not worry if you do not have any other symptoms. However, if it still bothers you, you can talk to your doctor who will advise you further.
Q. In case I accidentally take an excess of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER, what will happen?
Excess of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER can cause nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, double vision, tiredness, severe tremor, confusion, hallucinations, difficulty in speaking and walking and you can even faint. If you have taken an excess of Ranolaz OD Tablet ER by mistake, call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care in a nearby hospital.
Q. Is it safe to take Ranolaz OD Tablet ER if I am already taking metoprolol?
Yes, it is safe to take the Ranolaz OD Tablet ER and Metoprolol together. Ranolaz OD Tablet ER has minimal effect on blood pressure in patients with angina.
Fact Box of Ranolaz Od Tablet
Chemical Class:
Acetanilide & piperazine derivative
Therapeutic Class:
CARDIAC
Habit Forming:
No
Action Class:
Late Sodium channel blocker- angina
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