Manufacturer : Trimetazidine (60mg)

Made In: Ipca Laboratories Ltd

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Metagard CR 60 Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines. Metagard CR 60 Tablet 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. Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, hives, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away. This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly. USES OF METAGARD TABLET CR Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) BENEFITS OF METAGARD TABLET CR In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood going to part of your heart. This can occur when the blood vessels of the heart become narrow. Metagard CR 60 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. Metagard CR 60 Tablet can also help increase your ability to exercise and lead 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. Research shows that the frequency of angina attacks reduces significantly after 6 months of treatment with Metagard CR 60 Tablet. SIDE EFFECTS OF METAGARD TABLET CR Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Metagard Dizziness Headache Nausea Vomiting Weakness Rash Abdominal pain Indigestion Itching Diarrhea Hives HOW TO USE METAGARD TABLET CR 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. Metagard CR 60 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW METAGARD TABLET CR WORKS Metagard CR 60 Tablet 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. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE Metagard CR 60 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. warnings Driving UNSAFE Metagard CR 60 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. warnings Kidney CAUTION Metagard CR 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metagard CR 60 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. warnings Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE METAGARD TABLET CR? If you miss a dose of Metagard CR 60 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.