Irban 5 mg Tablet

Irban 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of ivabradine in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-anginal/heart-rate-lowering class and is used to help manage chronic stable angina in adults with a high resting heart rate, when a doctor decides it is appropriate. By slowing the heart rate without directly weakening the pumping force, Irban 5 mg Tablet can reduce the heart’s oxygen demand and help lessen angina symptoms.

How it works: Ivabradine works by slowing the electrical signals that set the heart rate, mainly at the sinus node, so the heart beats more slowly. As an oral tablet, Irban 5 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to provide this heart-rate-lowering effect over the prescribed dosing interval.

Irban 5 mg Tablet is a standard tablet strength that may be chosen when a doctor wants a full 5 mg dose in a convenient oral tablet. Because this product is a 5 mg strength, it is not a low starting dose for everyone, and some patients may need a lower strength or a different schedule based on age, heart rate, other medicines, and side effects.

• Chronic stable angina
• Heart-rate reduction as prescribed by a cardiologist
• Symptom control in adults with elevated resting heart rate
• Preventing angina episodes as part of a treatment plan

• Swallow Irban 5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it unless your doctor or pharmacist specifically instructs you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, because the tablet is used on a schedule rather than only when chest pain starts.
• Take it with food or after a meal if that is how your prescriber wants it; if you are told to take it twice daily, space the doses about 12 hours apart.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose; if you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions or ask a pharmacist.
• Use the tablet only as part of the treatment plan your doctor has chosen for you, especially if you are also taking other heart medicines.

Each Irban 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of ivabradine per tablet. Depending on your condition and resting heart rate, the doctor may prescribe it once or twice daily, and the total daily dose is limited by your prescriber to stay within the safe range for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ivabradine may include:

• Slow heart rate
• Flashing lights or brief visual brightness changes
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Headache
• Nausea

• Irban 5 mg Tablet is a higher 5 mg tablet strength, so it should be used only when a clinician has assessed your heart rate and overall condition.
• Tell your doctor if you already have a slow pulse, low blood pressure, heart block, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• Do not use it with certain other heart medicines that also slow the heart unless your prescriber specifically approves the combination.
• Use caution when driving at first, because dizziness or visual effects may affect reaction time.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy before using this tablet.
• Seek medical advice before starting it if you have liver problems, because dose choice may need adjustment.

• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as clarithromycin, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or verapamil
• Other heart-rate-lowering medicines such as beta blockers, diltiazem, digoxin, or some antiarrhythmics
• Grapefruit or grapefruit juice may raise ivabradine levels
• Nitrates and other anti-anginal medicines may be used together only under medical supervision

Store Irban 5 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.