IVADINE 5

IVADINE 5 is a cardiac tablet that lowers the heart rate. Each tablet contains 5 mg of ivabradine. Cardiologists in India commonly prescribe it for patients whose hearts beat too fast at rest despite standard treatment, or for those who cannot take a beta-blocker.

How does it work? The heart's natural pacemaker is the sinus node. It sets the heart rate using an electrical current called the "funny current" (If). Ivabradine selectively blocks this current in the sinus node. The result is a slower heartbeat.

What makes it different from beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers is that it acts only on heart rate. It does not reduce the force of the heart's contraction and does not significantly lower blood pressure. This makes it useful for patients who need a slower heart rate without further weakening the heart muscle or dropping blood pressure.

Product Information 

Why Is Ivabradine 5 mg Important?

Heart rate is one of the simplest and most useful markers of cardiac health. A resting heart rate that stays high raises the heart's workload every hour of the day. Over time, this is linked with more angina episodes, more hospital admissions, and worse outcomes in heart failure.

Ivabradine 5 mg matters for four reasons:

1. It is a standard starting dose. 5 mg twice daily is the usual starting dose, and the cardiologist adjusts it after about two weeks based on the heart rate response.
2. It helps patients who cannot take beta-blockers. People with asthma, COPD, very low blood pressure, or intolerable beta-blocker side effects often need another way to control heart rate.
3. It adds to standard therapy in heart failure. In selected patients with reduced ejection fraction who remain in sinus rhythm with a high heart rate on optimal treatment, ivabradine is added to standard therapy, including beta-blockers when tolerated.
4. It reduces the heart's oxygen demand. In stable angina, slowing the heart lowers the number of chest pain episodes and improves exercise capacity.

Steris Healthcare manufactures IVADINE 5 under WHO-GMP and ISO-certified quality systems, so cardiologists, pharmacists, and distributors get consistent quality.

Key Benefits 

• Lowers heart rate specifically: It acts on the sinus node without weakening heart contraction.
• Fewer angina attacks: A slower heart lowers oxygen demand, which reduces the frequency of chest pain.
• Better exercise tolerance: Patients can often walk or exert themselves longer before symptoms appear.
• Supports heart failure management: It is used alongside standard therapy to help reduce the risk of heart failure hospitalisation in suitable patients.
• Minimal effect on blood pressure: It generally does not cause a large drop in blood pressure.
• Useful when beta-blockers are not suitable: It offers an alternative for patients with certain lung conditions or beta-blocker intolerance.
• Simple twice-daily schedule: Dosing is easy to fit around breakfast and dinner.

Uses of IVADINE 5

• Symptomatic treatment of chronic stable angina pectoris in adults in normal sinus rhythm with a raised resting heart rate, when a beta-blocker is not tolerated or is not enough
• Chronic heart failure (NYHA class II to IV) with reduced ejection fraction, in patients in sinus rhythm with a raised resting heart rate, in combination with standard therapy
• Other uses only as decided by a cardiologist

Precautions Before Taking 

Tell your cardiologist your full medical history before starting this medicine.

Do not use if:

• Your resting heart rate is below 70 beats per minute before treatment
• You have cardiogenic shock, a recent heart attack, or unstable or acute heart failure
• You have severe low blood pressure
• You have sick sinus syndrome, sino-atrial block, or third-degree AV block (unless you have a working pacemaker, as decided by the doctor)
• You have severe liver impairment
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You are taking strong CYP3A4-inhibiting medicines (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir), or verapamil or diltiazem
• You are allergic to ivabradine or any ingredient in the tablet

Use with caution or under close supervision if you have:

• Atrial fibrillation or other heart rhythm problems. Ivabradine works only in sinus rhythm, and it has been linked with a higher chance of atrial fibrillation.
• Mild-to-moderate low blood pressure
• Long QT syndrome, or if you take medicines that prolong the QT interval
• A history of visual disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa

Side Effects 

Most people tolerate ivabradine well. Side effects, when they occur, are often related to its heart-rate-lowering action or its effect on the eye.

Common:

• Luminous phenomena (phosphenes): temporary, brief brightness in a part of the visual field, often triggered by sudden changes in light. It is usually mild, appears in the first two months, and often settles on its own or with a dose change.
• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
• First-degree AV block (seen on ECG)
• Extra heartbeats (ventricular extrasystoles)
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision

Less common:

• Atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
• Nausea, constipation, or diarrhoea
• Muscle cramps
• Breathlessness
• Vertigo
• Raised blood pressure or, occasionally, low blood pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Ivabradine 5 mg online?

Ivabradine 5 mg can be purchased online through authorized pharmacies and pharmaceutical suppliers in India, subject to availability and applicable prescription requirements.

What is the price of Ivabradine 5 mg?

The price of Ivabradine 5 mg may vary depending on the brand, pack size, seller, and applicable offers. Check the current product listing for the latest price.

Can I order Ivabradine 5 mg online?

Yes, Ivabradine 5 mg may be ordered online through an authorized pharmacy or pharmaceutical supplier, subject to prescription requirements and product availability.

Is Ivabradine 5 mg available from Steris Healthcare?

Availability from Steris Healthcare depends on current stock and the specific product listing. Check with Steris Healthcare for the latest availability, pack size, and ordering details.

What is Ivabradine 5 mg used for?

Ivabradine 5 mg is a cardiovascular medicine used to reduce heart rate in certain patients with chronic heart failure or stable angina, when prescribed by a healthcare professional.

What is the composition of Ivabradine 5 mg?

The active ingredient is Ivabradine 5 mg. The complete formulation may also contain inactive ingredients, which can vary by manufacturer.

Is a prescription required?

Yes. Ivabradine is a prescription medicine and should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

How should Ivabradine 5 mg be taken?

Take Ivabradine 5 mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is generally taken orally with food, usually twice daily, depending on the prescribed regimen. Do not change the dose or stop treatment without medical advice.

What should I know before buying Ivabradine 5 mg?

Before buying Ivabradine 5 mg, verify the strength, composition, manufacturer, pack size, expiry date, and product authenticity. Tell your doctor about your medical conditions and all medicines you are taking.

How can I order Ivabradine 5 mg online?

To order Ivabradine 5 mg online, check availability with an authorized pharmacy or pharmaceutical supplier, provide a prescription when required, review the product details, and complete the order through the seller's process.