Trimetazidine: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Trimetazidine is an anti-anginal metabolic agent. It is a prescription medicine used for stable angina (add-on treatment). In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 4 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 Trimetazidine works
Trimetazidine changes the way heart muscle cells produce energy, helping them to use glucose rather than fat. This uses less oxygen, so the heart copes better when blood supply is limited. Unlike many angina medicines, it does not lower heart rate or blood pressure.
What is Trimetazidine used for?
- Stable angina (add-on treatment)
Trimetazidine is used alongside other heart medicines to treat stable angina, the chest pain that comes on with exertion when the heart muscle is short of oxygen. It is added when angina is not well controlled by first-line medicines, or when those medicines are not tolerated. It does not relieve an angina attack that is already happening.
Side effects of Trimetazidine
Most people tolerate Trimetazidine well. Side effects that can occur include:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Nausea
- Weakness
- Skin rash
Tell your doctor promptly if you develop trembling, stiffness, slow movements, restless legs or unsteadiness, as these may be Parkinson-like effects, and seek urgent help for chest pain that does not settle.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not take Trimetazidine if you have Parkinson's disease, tremor, restless legs syndrome or other movement disorders.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, as it may not be suitable or the dose may need to be changed.
- Older people may be more prone to falls because of unsteadiness, so take care.
- Do not use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.
- Keep taking your other angina medicines and carry your fast-acting angina treatment as advised.
Frequently asked questions about Trimetazidine
What is the price of Trimetazidine in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Trimetazidine products currently in stock range from Rs 325 to Rs 1,066 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Dinemic Sr 35mg Tablets at Rs 325. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Trimetazidine are available in Pakistan?
Trimetazidine is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Dinemic (Maple Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd), Creato (Tabros Pharma), Trikat (Next Pharmaceutical), Vastarel (Servier Research & Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd) and Tetaz (Bio Mark Pharmaceuticals).Do I need a prescription for Trimetazidine?
Yes. Trimetazidine 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 Trimetazidine be used during pregnancy?
Do not use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor advises it.
Are all Trimetazidine brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Trimetazidine 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.
Trimetazidine brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Trimetazidine from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
