Consumer medicine information

Ivabradine-WGR 5 mg Tablets

Ivabradine

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Ivabradine-WGR

Active ingredient

Ivabradine

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I using IVABRADINE-WGR?


IVABRADINE-WGR contains the active ingredient ivabradine (hydrochloride).
IVABRADINE-WGR is used to treat symptomatic stable angina or heart failure.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using IVABRADINE-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use IVABRADINE-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ivabradine or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI, have a “sick sinus syndrome (sino-atrial block), certain type of pacemaker, a third degree AV block, a resting heartrate below 70 bpm before treatment, unstable or acute heart failure, very low blood pressure, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, having a heart attack, taking certain medications, have sever liver disease suffer from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, or of childbearing age and not using reliable birth control, are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use IVABRADINE-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with IVABRADINE-WGR and affect how it works. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use IVABRADINE-WGR?

  • Swallow your tablets with water, and with food.
  • The usual dose is one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening.
  • Take IVABRADINE-WGR exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
  • More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use IVABRADINE-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using IVABRADINE-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.
  • Tell your doctor if you continue to have angina attacks or if they become more frequent.
  • Tell your doctor well in advance of any expected hospitalisation or surgery.
  • Tell your immediately doctor if you become pregnant while taking IVABRADINE-WGR.
Things you should not do
  • Do not take IVABRADINE-WGR to treat any other conditions unless your doctor says so.
  • Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms are similar to yours.
Driving or using machines
  • Be careful when driving or operating machinery in situations where there may be sudden changes in dim to bright lighting.
Looking after your medicine
  • Keep IVABRADINE-WGR Tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature is below 25°C.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using IVABRADINE-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


There are a number of side effects associated with this medicine. It is important to be aware of them so that you can identify any symptoms if they occur (see the full CMI for more details). The serious side effects are: signs of allergy. The common side effects are temporary visual symptoms (bright spots of light, a halo, coloured flashes or multiple or distorted images).
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Ivabradine-WGR

Active ingredient

Ivabradine

Schedule

S4