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Description
Vastarel MR 35 mg Tablet contains trimetazidine as the active ingredient.
Primary Uses:
– Used to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart).
– Helps improve symptoms of stable angina and reduces frequency of angina attacks.
Drug Class or Type:
– Metabolic agent with anti-ischemic properties.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Works by improving the metabolism of heart muscle cells, enhancing energy production under low oxygen conditions without affecting heart rate or blood pressure.
– Helps protect heart cells from damage caused by lack of oxygen.
Common Forms:
– Modified-release tablets.
Dosage Instructions:
– Typically prescribed as one tablet twice daily, but dosage may vary based on medical advice.
– Should be taken with meals for better absorption.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Possible side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
– Contraindicated in patients with Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, severe kidney impairment, or known hypersensitivity to trimetazidine.
– Use caution in patients with renal impairment.
– Interaction with other medications is rare but should be monitored by a healthcare professional.
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