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