Irban 5mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Irban 5 MG Description
Irban 5 tablet is an antianginal medicine. It contains ivabradine as the active ingredient. Irban 5 tablet is used to manage heart-related chest pain (angina pectoris) in adults. Angina occurs when t
here is a reduced blood supply to the heart. Symptoms may include a tight pain or discomfort in the chest, radiating towards the neck or arm area. Irban 5 tablet is also used to manage chronic heart failure. Chronic heart failure is a heart disorder where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body. This medicine works by reducing the heart rate, which decreases the heart's oxygen demand. This helps to control and reduce the number of angina attacks. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting Irban 5 tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, breastfeeding and about your complete medical history. This medicine is not recommended for use in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹138.16 |
You Save | ₹18.84 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Ivabradine(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Heart failure, angina |
Side effects | Headache, blurred vision, Blood pressure changes |
Therapy | ANTI-ANGINAL |
Uses of Irban 5 MG
- Irban 5 tablet is used for the management of heart-related chest pain (angina pectoris) in adults.
- It is also used to manage chronic heart failure in adults.
Contraindications of Irban 5 MG
- If you are allergic to ivabradine or any other ingredient of Irban 5 tablet.
- If you have any heart disease or low blood pressure.
- If you have any liver problems.
- If you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are using medicines to treat your fungal infection (ketoconazole, itraconazole, etc), using antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), medicines to treat HIV infection (nelfinavir, ritonavir, etc), medicines to treat psychiatric illness like nefazodone or medicines to treat heart conditions (diltiazem, verapamil). If you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor....
Side effects of Irban 5 MG
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Blood pressure fluctuations
- Seeing stars/fuzzy vision changes
Precautions and Warnings of Irban 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any problems with your heart like irregular heartbeats, stroke, etc.
- You experience symptoms like tiredness, dizziness or shortness of breath.
- You have low or uncontrolled blood pressure.
- You have any liver or kidney problems.
- You suffer from any eye disease.
Mode of Action of Irban 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Irban 5 MG
- Take Irban 5 tablet exactly as recommended by the doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose.
Interactions of Irban 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Irban 5 tablet works or this medicine itself might affect the working of other medicines.
- Inform your doctor about all the medicines, herbals or supplements that you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Concomitant use of this medicine along with medicines like quinidine, amiodarone (used in heart diseases), pimozide (used to treat mental health) and pentamidine (used in pneumonia) is not recommended....
- You need to be cautious while using water pills like hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, furosemide and bumetanide along with this medicine, as they may cause reduced heartbeats.
- Irban 5 tablet should not be used along with medicines like ketoconazole (anti-fungal), ritonavir (used in HIV infection), clarithromycin (antibiotic), nefazodone (used to treat mental health) and diltiazem, verapamil (used to treat high blood pressure and heart diseases)....
- Medicines like fluconazole, rifampicin, phenytoin, omeprazole, simvastatin, amlodipine, digoxin and warfarin should be used cautiously along with this medicine.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Irban 5 MG
- Irban 5 tablet should be stored at room temperature protected from moisture and heat.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children and pets.
Dosage of Irban 5 MG
Overdose
- Excess of Irban 5 tablet may cause problems like a slower heart rate.
- Seek urgent medical help if you experience any such symptoms or feel you have taken too much of this medicine.
Missed a Dose
- In case you've missed any dose of Irban 5 tablet, take it as soon as you remember it.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose.
- Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed dose.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Irban 5 tablet be taken on an empty stomach?
Q: Is Irban 5 a blood thinner?
Q: When should I take Irban 5?
Q: What is Irban 5 used for?
- Irban 5 tablet is used for the management of heart-related chest pain (angina pectoris) in adults.
- It is also used to manage chronic heart failure in adults.
Q: Can I take Irban 5 with other medicines?
References
- Ivabradine Oxalate Tablets 5 mg - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 03 November 2022]
- Ivabradine Oxalate Tablets 5 mg - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 03 November 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 03 November 2022]
- IVAZINE Tablet [Internet]. Torrentian.com. 2022 [cited 03 November 2022]
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