Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule
1 Strip of 10 Capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Trimetazidine (80mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Servier India Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. 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 helps in 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.
Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.
Is Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER a beta blocker?
No, Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER is not a beta blocker. Instead, it is an anti-anginal medication used to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It helps protect the heart cells from damage due to reduced oxygen supply during episodes of angina.
Who should not take Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER?
You should avoid taking Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Additionally, patients with Parkinson's disease should not take this medication, as it can worsen symptoms such as trembling, rigid posture, slow movements, and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Can Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER be used in elderly patients?
Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years. A lower dose is usually prescribed for elderly patients to minimize the risk of adverse effects, and they should be closely monitored.
Does taking Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER increase the risk of falling down frequently?
Although rare, falls may occur with the use of Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER. This can be due to instability while walking or a drop in blood pressure when standing up. The risk is higher in elderly patients, so they should be more careful and closely monitored.
Does Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER cause drowsiness?
Yes, Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. To minimize this risk, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if these side effects occur.
How should Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER be taken?
Take Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is for oral use, so take the tablets with enough liquid, such as a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
What are the possible side effects of Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER?
Common side effects include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash, and itching. Rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (palpitations), a drop in blood pressure on standing which can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, falls, and flushing.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER is to be taken with food.
- Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
- Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
- Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
- Does not affect heart rate or blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
- Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
Alcohol
Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Flavedon OD 80mg Capsule ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
