Ranoheal Tablets (Ranolazine) – Used for Chronic Angina and Chest Pain
Ranoheal Tablets contain Ranolazine, an anti-anginal medicine used to manage chronic angina (long-term chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart). It helps improve the heart’s energy balance and reduce angina symptoms. It is generally used along with other prescribed heart medicines.
Product Overview
Ranoheal Tablets are used to help manage chronic stable angina, a condition in which a person experiences chest discomfort or pain because the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen-rich blood. Ranolazine is an anti-anginal medicine that can reduce the frequency of angina episodes and improve exercise tolerance.
Ranolazine is generally prescribed when other anti-anginal treatments do not provide sufficient symptom control or as an additional medicine alongside other heart treatments. It helps control ongoing angina symptoms but is not a treatment for a sudden heart attack or an acute episode of chest pain. Sudden or severe chest pain needs emergency medical assessment.
Key Points
- Contains Ranolazine, an anti-anginal medicine.
- Used to manage chronic stable angina.
- Helps reduce the frequency of angina episodes.
- Works partly by reducing the abnormal late sodium current in heart cells.
- Can be prescribed alongside selected beta-blockers, nitrates or calcium channel blockers.
- Extended-release tablets must be swallowed whole if that is the formulation supplied.
- Requires attention to heart rhythm, kidney function and possible medicine interactions.
Product Details
| Detail | Information |
| Product name | Ranoheal Tablets |
| Active ingredient | Ranolazine |
| Drug class | Anti-anginal medicine |
| Main use | Chronic stable angina |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
How Does Ranoheal Tablet Work?
Ranoheal contains Ranolazine, which helps reduce chest pain associated with chronic angina by changing the movement of sodium ions in heart muscle cells.
During angina, the heart muscle may not receive enough oxygen to meet its needs. This can affect the balance of sodium and calcium inside heart cells. An increase in these ions can make the heart muscle cells more tense and affect their ability to relax properly.
How it works step by step:
- Blocks the late sodium current: Ranolazine reduces the prolonged entry of sodium into heart muscle cells.
- Reduces calcium overload: Lower sodium accumulation helps limit excess calcium inside the cells.
- Supports muscle relaxation: Reduced calcium overload helps the heart muscle relax more normally during the cardiac cycle.
Precaution
1. Heart rhythm problems: Tell your doctor if you have an irregular heartbeat, a prolonged QT interval or a history of rhythm disorders.
2. Kidney disease: Inform your doctor if you have reduced kidney function. Kidney function may need monitoring during treatment.
3. Liver disease: Ranolazine should not be used in people with liver cirrhosis under the referenced US prescribing information.
4. Other heart medicines: Tell your doctor about all medicines used for angina, blood pressure or heart rhythm conditions.
5. Electrolyte imbalance: Low potassium or magnesium can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms. Your doctor may recommend blood tests.
6. Older adults: Older patients may require closer monitoring because of age-related changes in kidney function and the possibility of taking several medicines.
7. Pregnancy: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or think you may be pregnant. Use only when specifically advised.
8. Breastfeeding: Discuss breastfeeding with your healthcare professional before using this medicine.
9. Dizziness: Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or experience blurred vision.
10. Dose instructions: Do not increase the dose yourself, even if chest pain continues.
Usage
Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
It may be taken with or without food, according to the product's formulation and instructions.
Swallow extended-release tablets whole. Do not crush, break or chew them.
Take doses at the prescribed times each day.
If you miss a dose, take the next dose at its regular scheduled time. Do not take an extra dose to make up for the missed one.
Do not change the dose or stop treatment without consulting your doctor.
Uses
Ranoheal Tablets may be prescribed for:
Chronic stable angina: Helps manage recurring chest pain associated with reduced blood flow to the heart.
Reducing angina episodes: Helps decrease how often chronic angina symptoms occur.
Improving exercise tolerance: May help people with chronic angina perform physical activities with fewer symptoms.
Additional angina treatment: May be used with other prescribed medicines when symptom control needs improvement.
Side Effects
Common Side Effects
Some people may experience side effects while taking Ranoheal Tablets. Commonly reported effects of ranolazine include:
Dizziness
Headache
Constipation
Nausea
Vomiting
These effects may be mild, but consult a healthcare professional if they persist or become troublesome.
Serious Side Effects
Seek medical attention if you experience:
Irregular heartbeat: A change in heart rhythm or unusual palpitations.
Fainting: Sudden loss of consciousness or feeling as though you may pass out.
Severe dizziness: Especially when accompanied by palpitations or weakness.
Kidney problems: Reduced urine output, swelling or other symptoms that may indicate worsening kidney function.
Severe allergic reaction: Swelling of the face, lips or throat, or difficulty breathing.
FAQs
1. What is Ranoheal Tablet used for?
Ranoheal Tablet is used to manage chronic stable angina, which causes recurring chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
2. What is the active ingredient in Ranoheal Tablet?
Ranoheal Tablet contains Ranolazine, an anti-anginal medicine.
3. How does Ranoheal Tablet work?
It reduces the late sodium current in heart muscle cells, helping limit calcium overload and improve the relaxation of the heart muscle.
4. Can Ranoheal Tablet treat a heart attack?
No. It is used to manage chronic angina and is not intended to treat a heart attack or sudden chest pain.
5. Can Ranoheal Tablet be taken with food?
Ranolazine extended-release tablets can generally be taken with or without food. Follow the instructions supplied with your specific product.
6. Can Ranoheal Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes. Dizziness is a commonly reported side effect. Avoid driving if you feel dizzy.
7. Can Ranoheal Tablet be taken with other heart medicines?
It may be prescribed with selected heart medicines, but some combinations require dose adjustments or should be avoided because of interactions.
Interactions
Ranoheal may interact with other medicines and affect their levels or increase the risk of side effects.
1. Diltiazem: May increase ranolazine levels in the blood, requiring a dose limitation or adjustment.
2. Verapamil: Can increase ranolazine exposure and may require adjustment of the ranolazine dose.
3. Erythromycin: May increase ranolazine levels and requires medical review before combined use.
4. Clarithromycin: Strongly affects CYP3A enzymes and should not be combined with ranolazine under the referenced US prescribing information.
5. Ketoconazole: A strong CYP3A inhibitor that can substantially increase ranolazine levels; the combination is contraindicated under the referenced label.
6. Rifampin: Can reduce ranolazine levels by increasing its breakdown. The combination should be avoided.
7. Phenobarbital: May reduce ranolazine exposure and is listed among CYP3A-inducing medicines to avoid.
8. Cyclosporine: May increase ranolazine exposure through P-glycoprotein inhibition and requires careful medical review.
9. Simvastatin: Ranolazine can increase simvastatin exposure, so the simvastatin dose may need to be limited.
10. Metformin: Ranolazine can increase metformin levels. The metformin dose may need review, particularly with higher ranolazine doses.
| Manufacturer | : | Healing Pharma |
| Trade Name | : | Ranexa |
| Generic Search | : | Ranolazine |
| Strength | : | (500mg) |
| Availability | : | In stock |
| Delivery Time | : | 12 - 20 Days |
| Free Shipping | : | Free delivery over $250 |
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Dr. Priya Nair
Clinical Pharmacist & Senior Drug Information Specialist | 9 years
Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy)
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