Rancad Tablet ER- 15
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Manufactured By Lupin Ltd
Composition Ranolazine (500mg)
Package Size ( 15 Tablet ER in a strip )
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Description:
Rancad Tablet ER is a medicine used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to prevent new attacks of angina, but it does not stop an acute attack, once it has started. It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.
Rancad 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.
This is 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.
BENEFITS OF RANCAD TABLET ER
In Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Rancad 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF RANCAD TABLET ER
Common side effects of Rancad
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Weakness
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Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
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Faq for medicine:
Q: What is Rancad extended-release(ER) tablet?
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.
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