What is trimetazidine 20mg used for?
It is used to prevent and treat the symptoms of angina (chest pain). Angina is caused by lack of blood supply and oxygen to your heart. Trimetazidine helps to maintain the energy metabolism of heart muscle cells, protecting them from the effects of reduced oxygen supply.
What is Vastarel used for?
This medicine is intended for use in adult patient, in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from the effects of a reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
What is the effect of trimetazidine?
Trimetazidine has a significant side effects profile, with the most common adverse reactions being nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, and myalgia. The drug can induce or increase parkinsonian symptoms: extrapyramidal rigidity, bradykinesia, and tremor.
How long should I take trimetazidine?
In conclusion, treatment with trimetazidine added to the usual treatment for up to 18 months was well tolerated and induced functional improvement in patients with ischaemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Trimetazidine treatment was associated with a significant improvement of LV function and the remodelling process.
Is Vastarel a trimetazidine?
Each modified release film-coated tablet contains Trimetazidine dihydrochloride 35 mg.
Can I take Vastarel Mr without food?
Trimetazidine 35 mg can be taken irrespective of food and drink. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Can I take trimetazidine twice a day?
Trimetazidine has been shown to reduce angina symptoms in people with stable angina. Usually, trimetazidine is taken twice, or three times, each day. A new altered form of trimetazidine, which can be taken once a day, may improve patient-satisfaction.
What is the dosage of trimetazidine hydrochloride?
What is the dosage of Trimetazidine Hydrochloride? Trimetazidine may be used in patients with angina as add-on therapy. The recommended dose is 20 mg to be taken three times a day or 35 mg MR (modified release) twice a day. How should Trimetazidine Hydrochloride be taken? It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
How many milligrams of trimetazidine should I take for angina?
Trimetazidine may be used in patients with angina as add-on therapy. The recommended dose is 20 mg to be taken three times a day or 35 mg MR (modified release) twice a day. How should Trimetazidine Hydrochloride be taken?
Is it advisable to consult a cardiologist before taking trimetazidine?
Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Cardiologist before using this medicine. What are the contraindications of Trimetazidine?