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Cardimax 20 mg Tablet

Manufactured byUsv Ltd.
Description
Cardimax 20 mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medication, which is used for the symptomatic treatment of stable angina pectoris, chest pain caused by decreased oxygen supply due to reduced blood flow to the heart. This medicine is used when patients do not respond adequately to other agents or are intolerant to first-line anti-anginal agents.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cardimax 20 mg Tablet

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Asthenia (Decreased muscle strength)
  • Skin itching
  • Facial redness

Uses of Cardimax 20 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Angina pectoris
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to trimetazidine or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Parkinson's disease

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with Parkinson's disease since it may worsen the symptoms of Parkinson's.

Severe kidney impairment

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney impairment (CrCl less than 30 ml/minute) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Use in pediatrics

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Hypotension

The use of this medicine may cause a fall in blood pressure levels. This risk is especially higher in patients with a history of cardiovascular diseases. Close monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Geriatric use

This medicine should be used with caution elderly patients above the age of 75 years due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Do not use

This medicine is not recommended as first-line therapy for unstable angina or heart attack is not recommended. This medicine is also not indicated for use as a curative treatment for angina.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Metoclopramide

Disease interactions

Kidney disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this medicine exactly as advised by the doctor. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by increasing energy supply to the heart muscles through increased glucose utilization.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antianginal agents, Vasodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

Trimetazidine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 15 April 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09069

Trimetazidine [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 15 April 2020]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Trimetazidine
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Information on this page was last updated on 27 Apr 2020

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