Ranace 500mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to prevent new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack, once started. It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.
It is an anti-anginal medicine.
It is an anti-anginal medicine.
Uses of Ranace Tablet SR
Benefits of Ranace Tablet SR
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR reduces the oxygen requirement of the heart and relaxes the heart muscles. It makes sure that your heart is able to perform its functions in the amount of oxygen supply available without causing stress on heart muscles. 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 Ranace Tablet SR
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 Ranace
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Weakness
How to use Ranace Tablet SR
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. Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Ranace Tablet SR works
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is an anti-anginal medication. It works by decreasing the oxygen requirement of the heart by relaxing heart muscle.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ranace 500mg Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ranace 500mg Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
Use of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Ranace Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
- It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Notify your doctor if you are taking any other medications along with Ranace 500mg Tablet SR
- It may produce changes in the ECG (QTc interval prolongation). It is recommended to get an ECG done within 1 to 2 weeks of starting the medication.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Acetanilide & piperazine derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Late Sodium channel blocker- angina
Patient concerns
FAQs
What are the serious side effects of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR?
Ranace 500mg Tablet SR may cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart which is known as QT prolongation. Your doctor may get regular tests done to check the electrical activity of your heart. Tell your doctor right away if you feel faint, lightheaded or if your heart starts beating irregularly or fast, as these may be symptoms of QT prolongation. Ranace 500mg Tablet SR may also cause kidney failure in patients who already have kidney problems. Therefore, your doctor may need to do tests to check how your kidneys are working.
I started taking Ranace 500mg Tablet SR about a week ago. Now I have noticed that my urine has become very dark though I am taking plenty of fluids. Is there anything to worry about?
Urine discoloration could be because of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR. You need not worry if you do not have any other symptoms. However, if it still bothers you, you can talk to your doctor who will advise you further.
In case I accidentally take an excess of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR, what will happen?
Excess of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR can cause nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, double vision, tiredness, severe tremor, confusion, hallucinations, difficulty in speaking and walking and you can even faint. If you have taken an excess of Ranace 500mg Tablet SR by mistake, call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care in a nearby hospital.
Is it safe to take Ranace 500mg Tablet SR if I am already taking metoprolol?
Yes, it is safe to take the Ranace 500mg Tablet SR and Metoprolol together. Ranace 500mg Tablet SR has minimal effect on blood pressure in patients with angina.
I am a diabetic and am taking metformin. My doctor has prescribed Ranace 500mg Tablet SR, is it safe to take both together?
If you are taking metformin along with Ranace 500mg Tablet SR, you have to be careful since Ranace 500mg Tablet SR may increase the levels of metformin in the body which can lead to metformin toxicity. Talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of metformin.
I have been taking simvastatin to keep my cholesterol levels in check. Can I take Ranace 500mg Tablet SR with it?
It is recommended not to take simvastatin and Ranace 500mg Tablet SR together because it may cause simvastatin toxicity which may lead to symptoms like muscle weakness and soreness, fatigue, decreased urination, etc. Let your doctor know that you are already taking simvastatin. If it is still necessary to take, then take it exactly as advised by the doctor.
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