Metacard 60mg Tablet CR
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Product introduction
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR is used to treat angina pectoris, a condition marked by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart. It helps the heart work more efficiently by improving how it uses oxygen. It protects heart cells during reduced oxygen supply, helping reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually twice daily with meals. For best results, adopt heart-healthy habits like regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and following a balanced, low-fat diet. Do not skip doses or stop the medicine without medical advice. If you stop taking it, your symptoms may come back.
Common side effects of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, or nausea. These side effects are generally mild and temporary. If any symptom persists or worsens, speak to your doctor. Taking the medicine with food may help reduce stomach discomfort.
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR is not meant for treating sudden chest pain (acute angina). It should not be used in people with Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, or severe kidney problems. Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or unsteady while taking this medicine. Always inform your doctor about any other medications or health conditions you have.
Uses of Metacard Tablet CR
Benefits of Metacard Tablet CR
In Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR helps manage angina (chest pain) in patients with heart disease. It works by improving the efficiency of the heart’s energy use, helping heart muscle cells function better during reduced blood flow. This prevents sudden episodes of chest pain and allows patients to perform daily activities with less discomfort and improve their quality of life.
Side effects of Metacard 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 Metacard
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Red spots or bumps
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Rash
How to use Metacard 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. Metacard 60mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
How Metacard Tablet CR works
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR 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
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Metacard 60mg Tablet CR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Metacard Tablet CR?
If you miss a dose of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR, apply 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.
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Quick tips
- Take Metacard 60mg Tablet CR with food to reduce the chance of stomach upset and improve absorption.
- Take it regularly at the same time each day for best results and don’t skip doses.
- Do not use for sudden chest pain (acute angina attacks); it is meant for long-term management.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unsteady while on this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Fatty Acid Oxidation Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Metacard 60mg Tablet CR a beta blocker?
No, Metacard 60mg Tablet CR is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from being affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Who should not take Metacard 60mg Tablet CR?
Individuals who are allergic to trimetazidine or have severe kidney problems should not take Metacard 60mg Tablet CR. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking the medicine. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain that affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements, and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Can Metacard 60mg Tablet CR be used in elderly patients?
Metacard 60mg Tablet CR 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 Metacard 60mg Tablet CR increase the risk of falling frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Metacard 60mg Tablet CR. This may be due to instability while walking or a 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 Metacard 60mg Tablet CR cause drowsiness?
Yes, Metacard 60mg Tablet CR 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 Metacard 60mg Tablet CR be taken?
You should take Metacard 60mg Tablet CR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a sufficient amount of liquid, e.g., a glass of water.
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