Rancad 1000 Tablet ER- 10
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Manufactured By Lupin Ltd
Composition Ranolazine (1000mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet ER in a strip )
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A: Rancad extended release (ER) means the pill is formulated in such a manner that the drug is released slowly over time and blood levels of a drug are more consistent. This has the advantage of taking fewer pills and also with a lesser gastrointestinal side effect.
Q: Do Rancad and trimetazidine act in the same way?
A: No. Both Rancad and trimetazidine are used for the treatment of angina but they work by a different mechanism. Rancad works by blocking late sodium current channel during ischemia and thereby lessens the intracellular sodium and calcium overload. This relaxes heart muscles and decreases the oxygen requirement. This helps to prevent angina. Trimetazidine works by improves glucose utilisation of heart cells through inhibition of fatty acid metabolism.
Q: What is the effect of Rancad in patients with coronary artery disease?
A: The researcher has studied Rancad in patients with non-ST-elevation coronary artery disease. It did not reduce the risk of death or recurrent heart attacks in patients, but it improves angina symptoms. It is approved for use in angina.
Q: Can I use rivaroxaban with Rancad?
A: Yes. Combining these medications can increase the blood levels of rivaroxaban and increase the risk of serious bleeding complications. You may need a dose adjustment. If you have kidney disease, you should inform your doctor before using rivaroxaban together with Rancad.
Q: Can I take Rancad for type 2 diabetes?
A: No. Rancad is not approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes. Study have demonstrated its ability to decrease HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) in patients with or without diabetes. This property may be useful in the treatment of patients having diabetes mellitus and angina.
Q: Can I take Rancad with quetiapine?
A: No. Using Quetiapine with Ranolazine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.
Q: Is Rancad good for the heart?
A: Rancad is used in a disease of the heart known as angina. It has been shown to improve exercise-induced chest pain and severity of angina.
Q: Are any alternatives to Rancad?
A: Yes, there are alternative to Rancad e.g.Ivabradine, nicorandil and trimetazidine for effective control of anginal symptoms.
Q: Can I take Rancad with atorvastatin?
A: Yes. Rancad may significantly increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. It can be used with atorvastatin but with dose limitation (atorvastatin) and appropriate clinical monitoring. In some cases, this can cause kidney damage and even death.
Q: Can I use Rancad for the treatment of atrial fibrillation?
A: No. Rancad is not approved for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). The researcher has demonstrated, its usefulness in patients with Atrial Fibrillation(AF) and in nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) in the experimental model.
Q: Is Rancad a beta blocker?
A: No, Rancad is not a beta blocker. It is used in the treatment of angina.
Q: Can I take Rancad with haloperidol?
A: No. Rancad should not be used with haloperidol. It may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.
Q: Is Rancad effective in arrhythmia?
A: No. Rancad is not approved for use in any of arrhythmia. The researcher has demonstrated, its usefulness in patients with Atrial Fibrillation(AF) and in nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) in the experimental model.
Q: What are the contraindications to Rancad?
A: Rancad is contraindicated in patients with liver damage (cirrhosis). It should not be given with medicine like ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin.
Q: Can I use Rancad for the treatment of diastolic heart failure?
A: No. Rancad is not used in the treatment of diastolic heart failure. It is used in the treatment of angina.