Ivabradine (WGR) TM
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Active ingredients: ivabradine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: IVABRADINE-WGR ivabradine (as hydrochloride) 5 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of chronic stable angina Symptomatic treatment of chronic stable angina due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease in patients with normal sinus rhythm and heart rate at or above 70 bpm, who are unable to tolerate or have a contraindication to the use of beta-blockers, OR in combination with atenolol 50mg once daily when angina is inadequately controlled.,Treatment of chronic heart failure Treatment of symptomatic chronic heart failure of NYHA Classes II or III and with documented left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) = 35% in adult patients in sinus rhythm and with heart rate at or above 77 bpm, in combination with optimal standard chronic heart failure treatment.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Ivabradine 5 mg is light salmon, capsule shape (8.25 mm x 4 mm), biconvex film-coated tablet scored on one side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 14 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ivabradine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
