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About Ranogard 500 Tablet
Ranogard 500 Tablet is used to treat angina pectoris. Angina pectoris is discomfort in the chest or chest pain, which generally occurs due to coronary artery disease (CAD) when the heart and its muscles are not receiving enough oxygen and blood.
Ranogard 500 Tablet contains Ranolazine, which reduces sodium ions flow into the heart muscle cells. This interferes with the activity of special channels on the cell surface called 'sodium-dependent calcium channels, through which calcium ions normally enter the cells.
You may sometimes experience constipation, dizziness, headache, or feeling sick. Most of these side effects of Ranogard 500 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
You can take Ranogard 500 Tablet with food or as advised by your doctor. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Depending on your medical conditions, your doctor will advise the dose and duration of Ranogard 500 Tablet .
Do not take Ranogard 500 Tablet if you are allergic to any component in this medicine. Ranogard 500 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better for the best results, as it prevents any future harm. If you stop taking the Ranogard 500 Tablet on your own, your chest pain can come back in more severe form. If you plan to get pregnant or are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult your doctor to avoid any unwanted harm to the baby.
Uses of Ranogard 500 Tablet
Ranogard 500 Tablet used in the treatment of Angina Pectoris. The detailed use of Ranogard 500 Tablet is as follows:
- Treatment of Angina Pectoris: Ranogard 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of angina pectoris by improving oxygen supply to the heart muscle and enhancing cardiac efficiency, particularly in areas with fixed epicardial lesions, thereby decreasing chest pain episodes and improving patient quality of life.
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Directions for Use
- Ranogard 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking ths medication.
- It is usually taken twice daily at the same time each day or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow Ranogard 500 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Key Benefits
- Ranogard 500 Tablet is prescribed for treating angina. Ranogard 500 Tablet is an anti-anginal medication used to treat angina pectoris.
- It reduces sodium ions' flow into the heart muscle cells. This interferes with the activity of special channels on the cell surface called ‘sodium-dependent calcium channels’ through which calcium ions normally enter the cells.
- This medicine reduces the number of calcium ions that enter the cells. Calcium ions normally cause the heart muscle to contract.
- Ranogard 500 Tablet helps improve blood flow to the heart muscle and relieve the symptoms of angina pectoris.
How Ranogard 500 Tablet Works
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- Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
- Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
- Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
- Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
- Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
- Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
- Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
- Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
- Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
- Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
- Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
- Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
- Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
- Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
- Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
- Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
- Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
- Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
- Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
- What to Do if Vomiting Persists
- Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
- Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
- When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
- Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
- If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
- Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
- Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
- Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
- Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
- Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
- Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
- Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
- To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
- Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
- Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
- Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
- Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
- Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
- Rest well; get enough sleep.
- Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
- Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
- Limit alcohol and caffeine.
- Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
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Drug Warnings
- Do not take Ranogard 500 Tablet if you are allergic to any component in this medicine.
- Ranogard 500 Tablet should not be stopped even if you feel better for the best results, as it prevents any future harm. If you stop taking the Ranogard 500 Tablet on your own, your chest pain can come back in a more severe form.
- Ranogard 500 Tablet should be taken with caution in liver disease, kidney disease, or heart problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding before taking Ranogard 500 Tablet .
- Also, grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Ranogard 500 Tablet .
- As a precautionary measure, avoid junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals for a speedy recovery.
- Do regular exercise to avoid abdominal heaviness.
Drug-Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions
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When Ranogard 500 Tablet is taken with Phenobarbital, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenobarbital with Ranogard 500 Tablet can lead to an interaction, consult a doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Ranogard 500 Tablet with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranogard 500 Tablet with Ziprasidone together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Ranogard 500 Tablet is taken with rifampicin, it can reduce the blood levels and effects of Ranogard 500 Tablet.
How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Ranogard 500 Tablet and rifampicin, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Using Ranogard 500 Tablet together with phenytoin may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet leading to dreceased effectiveness of Ranogard 500 Tablet in treating your condition.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenytoin with Ranogard 500 Tablet is not recommended. They can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Delavirdine and Ranogard 500 Tablet may significantly increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Delavirdine with Ranogard 500 Tablet can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms such as sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Thioridazine is taken with Ranogard 500 Tablet, may significantly increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ranogard 500 Tablet with Thioridazine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
When Ranogard 500 Tablet is taken with Griseofulvin, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Griseofulvin with Ranogard 500 Tablet is not recommended, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Co-administration of Nevirapine with Ranogard 500 Tablet may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nevirapine with Ranogard 500 Tablet is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Taking Enzalutamide may decrease the blood levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet, which may make Ranogard 500 Tablet less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Enzalutamide with Ranogard 500 Tablet is not recommended, as it may lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
When Ranogard 500 Tablet is taken with Pentobarbital, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.
How to manage the interaction:
Taking Phenobarbital with Ranogard 500 Tablet can lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. They can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience any symptoms. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
Drug-Food Interactions
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Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit
How to manage the interaction:
Grapefruit juice can increase the levels of Ranogard 500 Tablet, and high blood levels of food can occasionally cause an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Ranogard 500 Tablet if possible.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly, maintaining weight, and eating a healthy diet.
- If you suffer from kidney or liver disease, please inform your doctor before taking the Ranogard 500 Tablet .
- Alcohol consumption along with Ranogard 500 Tablet should be avoided as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase muscle pain.
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Ranogard 500 Tablet does not have any reported interaction; hence, if you experience any difficulty, discuss with your doctor.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Ranogard 500 Tablet should not be used when pregnancy unless necessary. So, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Ranogard 500 Tablet .
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Ranogard 500 Tablet should not be used in nursing mothers. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Ranogard 500 Tablet does not have any reported interaction; hence, in case you experience any difficulty, discuss with your doctor.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Ranogard 500 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Ranogard 500 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Ranogard 500 Tablet is not recommended for children below the age of 18. The safety and effectiveness of Ranogard 500 Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.
Heart
Please consult your physician if you have any heart-related problems before taking Ranogard 500 Tablet .
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Your doctor will recommend Ranogard 500 Tablet if needed in the geriatric population. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs
Ranogard 500 Tablet is used alone or with other medicines to treat angina pectoris.
The active substance in Ranogard 500 Tablet is Ranolazine, which reduces sodium ions flow into the heart muscle cells. This interferes with the activity of special channels on the cell surface called sodium-dependent calcium channels through which calcium ions normally enter the cells. This reduces the number of calcium ions that enter the cells. Calcium ions normally cause the heart muscle to contract. By reducing the flow of calcium into the cells, Ranogard 500 Tablet is thought to help the heart to relax, improving blood flow to the heart muscle and relieving the symptoms of angina pectoris.
No, Ranogard 500 Tablet does not stop acute attacks (sudden attacks) of angina, but Ranogard 500 Tablet helps prevent a new attack.
No, alcohol should not be taken with Ranogard 500 Tablet as it may lead to unwanted side effects and increase angina attacks.
Yes, smoking (tobacco) decreases the efficacy of Ranogard 500 Tablet , especially when taken for angina (chest pain), so it should be avoided while taking Ranogard 500 Tablet .
Yes, Ranogard 500 Tablet can cause an upset stomach when taken empty stomach. So, to avoid it, Ranogard 500 Tablet should be taken with a meal for best results.
Yes, Ranogard 500 Tablet can cause drowsiness. If you feel excessively sleepy, please consult your doctor for better advice.
Some major side effects include a rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and fainting. If you encounter any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ranogard 500 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, double vision, fainting, difficulty speaking, uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body, hallucinations and burning, pain, numbness, or tingling in any part of the body. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.
Ranogard 500 Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of metoprolol. You may need a dose adjustment or more frequent monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. Contact your doctor if your condition changes or you experience increased side effects.
Ranogard 500 Tablet might raise metformin levels, increasing the risk of lactic acidosis. If you are prescribed ranolazine while taking metformin, discuss it with a healthcare physician. They may offer a lesser dose of metformin as a safer alternative.
You can take it if prescribed by the doctor. However, limit simvastatin to 20 mg once daily in individuals taking any dose of Ranogard 500 Tablet .
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