Metacard MR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Information regarding the use of Metacard MR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Metacard MR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Metacard MR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Metacard MR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Metacard MR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Metacard MR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
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There is limited information available on the use of Metacard MR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Metacard MR 35mg Tablet
Introduction
Metacard MR 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. Metacard MR should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the...
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Uses of Metacard MR
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Side effects of Metacard MR
Common
Constipation
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
Weakness
How to use Metacard MR
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. Metacard MR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Metacard MR works
Metacard MR 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.
What if you forget to take Metacard MR?
If you miss a dose of Metacard MR, 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.
Quick Tips
Metacard MR 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 Metacard MR.
Hypersensitivity to Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride.
Mode of Action
Trimetazidine is a cellular acting anti-ischaemic agent. It has 3 main properties by which it acts as a cytoprotective agent. It inhibits the anaerobic glycolysis and fatty acid metabolism, thus allowing only aerobic glycolysis. This action helps to restore the energy balance in the cell. It inhibits acidosis and free radical accumulation in the cell. All these action help the cell to restore the normal ionic and metabolic balance.
Precaution
Moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30-60 mL/min). Pregnancy. Patient Counselling May cause dizziness and drowsiness, if affected, do not drive or operate machinery. Although teratological studies have not shown any drug related adverse effects on the course and outcome of pregnancy, the use in pregnant women is not recommended.
It is not known whetherTrimetazidine passes into breast milk or not. This medication should be used while breast feeding only if the potential benefits outweigh risks to the nursing infants.
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