Ivabradine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Ivabradine is a heart-rate lowering medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for heart failure and angina. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 11 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Ivabradine works

Ivabradine acts on the sinus node, the heart's natural pacemaker, blocking the electrical current that sets how often it fires. This slows the heart rate without weakening the force of each beat or lowering blood pressure, so the heart uses less oxygen and pumps more efficiently.

What is Ivabradine used for?

• Heart failure and angina

Ivabradine is used to treat long-term (chronic) heart failure in adults whose heart rate stays high despite other treatment, such as beta-blockers. It is also used for stable angina, the chest pain that comes on with exertion, in people who cannot take beta-blockers or need extra help controlling their heart rate. A slower heart rate gives the heart more time to fill and less work to do.

Side effects of Ivabradine

Some side effects of Ivabradine are linked to the way it works. Common ones include:

• Brief bright flashes or halos in vision, often in changing light
• Slow heartbeat
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision

See a doctor promptly if you faint, feel your heartbeat become very slow, irregular or racing, or have chest pain that is getting worse.

Precautions and warnings

• The visual flashes usually fade over time, but take care when driving at night or when light levels change suddenly.
• Avoid grapefruit juice, and tell your doctor about all other medicines, as diltiazem, verapamil, clarithromycin and some antifungals must not be taken with it.
• Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem such as atrial fibrillation, very low blood pressure or liver disease.
• Your doctor will check your heart rate regularly, especially when treatment starts or the dose changes.
• It must not be used during pregnancy, and women who could become pregnant should use reliable contraception.

Frequently asked questions about Ivabradine

What is the price of Ivabradine in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Ivabradine products currently in stock range from Rs 377 to Rs 3,058 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is RhyTab 7.5mg Tablet at Rs 377. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Ivabradine are available in Pakistan?

Ivabradine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Sivab (Getz Pharma Ltd), Ivatab (Nabiqasim Industries Ltd), Coralan (Servier Research & Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd), Ivagen (Genix Pharma Ltd), Noracor (Atco Laboratories Ltd), Ivadin (Pharmevo LIMITED.), Ivaset (Highnoon Laboratories Ltd) and Ivacard (Next Pharmaceutical), along with 2 more brands listed below.

Do I need a prescription for Ivabradine?

Yes. Ivabradine is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Ivabradine be used during pregnancy?

It must not be used during pregnancy, and women who could become pregnant should use reliable contraception.

Are all Ivabradine brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Ivabradine in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Ivabradine brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 14 products containing Ivabradine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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