Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR
Trimetazidine (35mg)
by Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
strip of 10 tablet mr
About this medicine
Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR 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. Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR 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
- Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Benefits
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. By preserving energy metabolism in cells exposed to reduced oxygen supply, Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR 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 Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR.
How it works
Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR 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.
How to use
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. Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR is to be taken with food.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Diarrhea
- Hives
Safety advice
- AlcoholUNSAFE
- Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingUNSAFE
- Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR, 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.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Phenylmethylamines
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Cardiac
- Action Class
- Fatty acid modulator & Sodium channel blocker
Frequently asked questions
Is Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR a beta blocker?
No, Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Who should not take Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR?
You should not take Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Can Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR be used in elderly patients?
Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.
Does taking Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR. This may be due to instability while walking or fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.
Does Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR cause drowsiness?
Yes, Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.
How should Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR be taken?
You should take Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use. So, take the tablets with sufficient amount of liquid, e.g. a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
What are the possible side effects of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR?
The common side effects of Trimezen 35mg Tablet MR include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash and itching. Its use may also make you feel sick and weak. The rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), fall in blood pressure on standing which can further cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, fall, and flushing.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Salt composition
- Trimetazidine (35mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablet mr
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.