IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of angina (heart-related chest pain). It works by reducing the heart rate and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.

It is advised to take IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet with food at a fixed time each day to maintain consistent levels of medicine in the blood. In case you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it. Never skip any doses and finish a full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

The most common side effects of this medicine include slow heart rate, tiredness, and blurred vision These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, and blood glucose level while taking this medicine. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease. You must tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

Uses of IVA Met Tablet

Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Benefits of IVA Met Tablet

In Angina (heart-related chest pain)

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet relaxes the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily around your body and makes sure that your heart is getting a good supply of oxygen. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

Side effects of IVA Met Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of IVA Met

Slow heart rate
Tiredness
Blurred vision
Luminous phenomena (Enhanced brightness)
Abnormal dreams
Cold extremities

How to use IVA Met Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet may cause transient luminous phenomena. This should be taken into account especially when driving at night.

Kidney

CAUTION

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available for use of IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

IVA Met Tablet

IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet is prescribed to prevent heart-related chest pain.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can monitor your progress and check your heart rate.
You will also be advised to monitor your blood sugar level while on treatment with IVA Met XL 5/25 Tablet.
Lifestyle changes like low-sodium, fat diet, regular exercise, and not smoking may help this medicine work better.

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References

Priti K, Ranwa BL, Gokhroo RK, et al. Ivabradine vs metoprolol in patients with acute inferior wall myocardial infarction—“Expanding arena for ivabradine”. Cardiovasc Ther. 2017;35(4). (online) Available from:

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