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Taz 20mg Tablet


Product introduction

Taz 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines.

Taz 20mg Tablet is a medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina) caused due to narrowing of blood vessels of the heart. It effectively prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. This medicine should be used along with lifestyle changes like healthy diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation for best results. It is used as an add-on therapy for patients who are not relieved by or are intolerant to the initial medicines. It should not be stopped abruptly. Headache, vomiting, and dizziness may be seen as side effects.

Benefits of Taz Tablet

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood going to part of your heart. This can occur when the blood vessels of the heart become narrow. By preserving energy metabolism in cells exposed to reduced oxygen supply, Taz 20mg Tablet prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Taz 20mg Tablet can also help increase your ability to exercise and lead 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.

Research shows that the frequency of angina attacks reduces significantly after 6 months of treatment with Taz 20mg Tablet.

Side effects of Taz 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 Taz

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Rash
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Itching
  • Diarrhea
  • Hives

How to use Taz 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. Taz 20mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Taz Tablet works

Taz 20mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Taz 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Taz 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Taz 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Taz 20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Taz 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Taz 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Taz 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Taz 20mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Taz 20mg Tablet prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
  • Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
  • Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
  • Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Taz 20mg Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Fatty acid modulator & Sodium channel blocker

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FAQs

Is Taz 20mg Tablet a beta blocker?

No, Taz 20mg Tablet is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.

Who should not take Taz 20mg Tablet?

You should not take Taz 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Taz 20mg Tablet. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.

Can Taz 20mg Tablet be used in elderly patients?

Taz 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.

Does taking Taz 20mg Tablet increases the risk of falling down frequently?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Taz 20mg Tablet. This may be due to instability while walking or fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.

Does Taz 20mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

Yes, Taz 20mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.

How should Taz 20mg Tablet be taken?

You should take Taz 20mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use. So, take the tablets with sufficient amount of liquid, e.g. a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.

What are the possible side effects of Taz 20mg Tablet?

The common side effects of Taz 20mg Tablet include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash and itching. Its use may also make you feel sick and weak. The rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), fall in blood pressure on standing which can further cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, fall, and flushing.

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