3-Kat
3-Kat Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart Failure
About 3-Kat Products
Uses of 3-Kat Products
Trimetazidine is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart Failure.
3-Kat Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of 3-Kat are Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weakness, Itching, Dyspepsia.
Severe
Side Effects of 3-Kat are Parkinsonism, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver).
How 3-Kat Products work
Trimetazidine 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.
Patient Concerns about 3-Kat Products
Frequently asked questions about 3-Kat Products
Frequently asked questions about Trimetazidine
Q. Is 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR a beta blocker?
No, 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR 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.
Q. Who should not take 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR?
Individuals who are allergic to trimetazidine or have severe kidney problems should not take 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR. 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.
Q. Can 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR be used in elderly patients?
3-Kat 60 Tablet SR 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.
Q. Does taking 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR increase the risk of falling frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR. 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.
Q. Does 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR cause drowsiness?
Yes, 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.
Q. How should 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR be taken?
You should take 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a sufficient amount of liquid, e.g., a glass of water.