Corabrad-5 Tablet

Composition of Corabrad-5 Tablet

Corabrad-5 Tablet contains Ivabradine (5mg). It belongs to the Cardiovascular agent class of medicines.

Uses of Corabrad-5 Tablet

Corabrad 5 Tablet is used in the treatment of chest pain (angina) and heart failure.

Key benefits

• Controls symptoms and protects the heart over the long term

How Corabrad-5 Tablet works

Corabrad 5 Tablet is a heart rate lowering medication. It works by reducing the heart rate which lowers the oxygen requirement of the heart. As a result, heart works more efficiently.

How to take Corabrad-5 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. Corabrad 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously disturb the heart's rhythm and blood pressure. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Corabrad-5 Tablet

Most side effects of Corabrad-5 are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Palpitations

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Corabrad-5 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not stop or change the dose of a heart medicine on your own. Report fainting, a very slow or very fast pulse, or new breathlessness. Keep every follow-up appointment — most of these medicines need periodic blood tests or an ECG.

Do not take Corabrad-5 if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will check that this is suitable for your particular heart condition.

Interactions with other medicines

Heart medicines interact widely. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about everything you take, including herbal products.

How to store Corabrad-5 Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Corabrad-5 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Your doctor has prescribed Corabrad 5 Tablet to treat heart diseases, especially heart failure or angina (chest pain).</div></li> <li><div>It must be taken with food.</div></li> <li>It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.</li> <li>Monitor your heart rate when taking this medicine as low heart rate is a common side effect. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms of low heart rate such as dizziness, tiredness, and low energy.</li> <li>Monitor your blood pressure when taking Corabrad 5 Tablet as it can increase your blood pressure.</li> <li>You may experience temporary changes in your vision such as enhanced visual brightness. These changes may occur within the initial 2 months of treatment and should gradually go away.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MANKIND (PHARMA)

Therapeutic class:

Cardiac medicine

Drug class:

Cardiovascular agent