TRIMETAZIDINE is a heart problem-related medication containing Trimetazidine (anti-anginal drug), which is used to prevent an attack of angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease) in adult patients in combination with other medication. Angina is chest pain which happens when enough supply of oxygen does not reach the heart. The insufficient supply can be due to obstructing the pathway or narrowing the blood vessels.
TRIMETAZIDINE contains Trimetazidine, which is a 'metabolic agent.' It affects metabolism (the process by which substances are broken down in the body). TRIMETAZIDINE decreases the body's oxygen requirement by shifting metabolism from fats to glucose, increasing the rate at which glucose is broken down. Hence, the heart works efficiently and requires less oxygen. In addition to this, it is also used in treating vertigo (a spinning sensation), tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ears), and to treat reduced vision and visual field disturbances (unclear or disturbed vision).
TRIMETAZIDINE can be taken with or without food. Depending on your disease's condition, it should be taken in dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Also, regularly visit a doctor as the dose may vary from time to time. This medicine's common side effects include dizziness, headache, diarrhoea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, and feeling sick. Everyone doesn't need to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with a doctor.
TRIMETAZIDINE should not be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your condition. Also, some lifestyle changes like regular exercise, eating well, smoking cessation, and reducing alcohol can improve the heart's health. People who have a liver or kidney disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding should inform the doctor before starting TRIMETAZIDINE as a dose adjustment may be required.
Angina pectoris
TRIMETAZIDINE contains Trimetazidine, which is a 'metabolic agent'. It affects metabolism (the process by which substances are broken down in the body). TRIMETAZIDINE decreases the body's oxygen requirement by shifting metabolism from fats to glucose, increasing the rate at which glucose is broken down. Hence, the heart works efficiently and requires less oxygen. In addition to this, it is also used in treating vertigo (a spinning sensation), tinnitus (ringing sensation in the ears), and to treat reduced vision and visual field disturbances (unclear or disturbed vision).
Do not take TRIMETAZIDINE if you are allergic to trimetazidine or any of the other ingredients. If you have severe kidney problems, are pregnant, or breast-feeding, inform your doctor before starting TRIMETAZIDINE. TRIMETAZIDINE may worsen symptoms of Parkinson's disease (brain disease affecting movement), so your doctor must know if you have Parkinson's disease and are taking TRIMETAZIDINE. Try to adopt a Mediterranean-style diet rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish, and low red meat and most dairy. American Heart Association recommends sodium chloride intake (table salt) should not exceed more than 2,300 mg per day as part of a healthy eating pattern. As lesser the heart load, the more efficiently it can pump blood and restore to normal functioning. TRIMETAZIDINE prevents a new attack of angina but does not prevents an acute attack. Drug Interactions (Drug, Food & Disease).
Drug-Drug Interactions: TRIMETAZIDINE interacts with TRIMETAZIDINE, so it should be used with caution with sedatives or hypnotics (buspirone), strong painkillers, some allergy medications (chlorphenamine), certain antidepressants (fluoxetine and lithium), medicines to lower blood pressure (methyldopa), medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease (levodopa, pramipexole, ropinirole), medicines to treat epilepsy (phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin, rifampicin, primidone, oxcarbazepine, ethosuximide, valproate).
Drug-Food Interactions: Alcoholic beverages intake should be avoided with TRIMETAZIDINE as it may interact with TRIMETAZIDINE to produce unpleasant side effects.
Drug-Disease Interactions: TRIMETAZIDINE should not be given to patients with active liver disease, Parkinson's disease, kidney impairment.
TRIMETAZIDINE may cause dizziness when alcohol is taken.
Only consume TRIMETAZIDINE if a doctor prescribes you.
Safe if prescribed
Drive with caution, TRIMETAZIDINE usually causes blurry vision and may affect driving ability.
TRIMETAZIDINE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
TRIMETAZIDINE to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Generally, TRIMETAZIDINE is not recommended for children below 18 years of age without a doctor's consent. In case it has to be given, then the dose has to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
Angina Pectoris: Angina is chest pain which happens when enough supply of oxygen does not reach the heart. This can be due to obstruction in the pathway or narrowing of the blood vessels. Patients with angina often explain the chest pain as squeezing, tightening, or pressure in the chest. Other symptoms can be dizziness, sweating, heartburn, and difficulty breathing.