
SIVAB 5MG TAB 28s
Description:
Sivab 5mg Tablet contains Ivabradine, a heart rate-lowering agent used in the management of chronic stable angina and chronic heart failure. It works by selectively inhibiting the If current in the sinoatrial node, leading to a reduction in heart rate without affecting blood pressure or heart contractility.
Uses:
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Treatment of chronic stable angina (in patients intolerant to beta-blockers or in combination therapy)
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Management of chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)
Benefits:
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Reduces heart rate effectively without lowering blood pressure
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Improves exercise tolerance in angina patients
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Helps in reducing hospitalization risk in chronic heart failure patients
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Well tolerated in patients unable to take beta-blockers
Side Effects:
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Headache
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Dizziness or blurred vision (phosphenes – temporary brightness in vision)
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Bradycardia (slow heart rate)
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Fatigue
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Rarely, irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
