Timotor 100mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Timotor 100mg Tablet 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.
Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet 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.
Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor Tablet
Benefits of Timotor Tablet
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor Tablet
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 Timotor
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Red spots or bumps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
How to use Timotor Tablet
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. Timotor 100mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.
How Timotor Tablet works
Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Timotor 100mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Timotor 100mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Timotor 100mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Timotor 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Timotor 100mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Timotor 100mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Timotor 100mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Timotor Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Timotor 100mg Tablet, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet?
Individuals who are allergic to trimetazidine or have severe kidney problems should not take Timotor 100mg Tablet. 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet increase the risk of falling frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Timotor 100mg Tablet. 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Timotor 100mg Tablet 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 Timotor 100mg Tablet be taken?
You should take Timotor 100mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a sufficient amount of liquid, e.g., a glass of water.
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