Ranolazine
Description
Ranolazine is used to relieve chest pain in conditions like chronic angina. Proper lifestyle modifications are necessary along with this medicine for a speedy recovery. Elderly and low body weight patients should use this medicine with caution due to the increased risk of undesired effects.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ranolazine
- Dizziness
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Chest tightness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Stomach pain
- Loss of strength
Uses of Ranolazine
What is it prescribed for?
- Angina Pectoris
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time needed for this medicine to show its effect is not clinically established. However, it takes 2 to 6 hours to reach maximum concentration in the blood.
- Duration of effectThis medicine remains active in the body for an average duration of 21 hours after an oral dose.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Liver disease
This medicine is contraindicated in patients suffering from kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Drug interaction
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients receiving strong CYP3A inhibitors like ketoconazole, clarithromycin, nelfinavir and CYP3A inducers like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin, etc. due to alteration in Ranolazine blood levels.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Elderly population
Ranolazine should be used with caution in patients more than 60 years of age due to an increase in the risk of undesired effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary. The dose should be adjusted based on the kidney function.
Low body weight
Ranolazine should be used with caution in patients less than 60 kg of body weight due to an increase in the risk of undesired effects. The dose should be adjusted based on the body weight.
Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Metformin
Phenytoin
Digoxin
Atorvastatin
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Ranolazine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of liver disease or active liver disease due to an increase in the risk of serious adverse effects. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Kidney disease
Ranolazine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney disease or active kidney disease due to an increase in the risk of serious adverse effects. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.
QT Prolongation
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of prolonged QT interval and patients using medicines that prolong QT interval. Appropriate dose adjustments should be made under your doctor's supervision.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice while taking Ranolazine is not recommended due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, fast heartbeat, and fainting. Any such symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Ranolazine as advised by the doctor. Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. It is advised that you inform the doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease. Proper lifestyle modifications should be adopted along with the medicine to prevent further complications. Report to the doctor if you experience any undesired effects while receiving the medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It works by relaxing the heart muscles and thus relieves the chest pain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antianginal agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 May 2020
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