Axecor 500mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Axecor 500mg Tablet

Ranolazine(500mg)

food interaction for Axecor Tablet

alcohol interaction for Axecor Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Axecor Tablet

lactation interaction for Axecor Tablet

food
alcohol
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Axecor 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Axecor 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Axecor 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Axecor 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Axecor 500mg Tablet

Ranolazine(500mg)

Axecor tablet uses

{med_name} is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain).

How axecor tablet works

Axecor 500mg Tablet is an anti-anginal medication. It works by decreasing the oxygen requirement of the heart by relaxing heart muscle.

Common side effects of axecor tablet

Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Constipation, Weakness

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Expert advice FOR Axecor Tablet

  • It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
  • It improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
  • It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Notify your doctor if you are taking any other medications along with Ranolazine
  • It may produce changes in the ECG (QTc interval prolongation). It is recommended to get an ECG done within 1 to 2 weeks of starting the medication.

Frequently asked questions FOR Axecor 500mg Tablet

Ranolazine

Q. What are the serious side effects of Axecor 500mg Tablet?
Axecor 500mg Tablet may cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart which is known as QT prolongation. Your doctor may get regular tests done to check the electrical activity of your heart. Tell your doctor right away if you feel faint, lightheaded or if your heart starts beating irregularly or fast, as these may be symptoms of QT prolongation. Axecor 500mg Tablet may also cause kidney failure in patients who already have kidney problems. Therefore, your doctor may need to do tests to check how your kidneys are working.
Q. I started taking Axecor 500mg Tablet about a week ago. Now I have noticed that my urine has become very dark though I am taking plenty of fluids. Is there anything to worry about?
Urine discoloration could be because of Axecor 500mg Tablet. You need not worry if you do not have any other symptoms. However, if it still bothers you, you can talk to your doctor who will advise you further.
Q. In case I accidentally take an excess of Axecor 500mg Tablet, what will happen?
Excess of Axecor 500mg Tablet can cause nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, double vision, tiredness, severe tremor, confusion, hallucinations, difficulty in speaking and walking and you can even faint. If you have taken an excess of Axecor 500mg Tablet by mistake, call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care in a nearby hospital.
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Q. Is it safe to take Axecor 500mg Tablet if I am already taking metoprolol?
Yes, it is safe to take the Axecor 500mg Tablet and Metoprolol together. Axecor 500mg Tablet has minimal effect on blood pressure in patients with angina.
Q. I am a diabetic and am taking metformin. My doctor has prescribed Axecor 500mg Tablet, is it safe to take both together?
If you are taking metformin along with Axecor 500mg Tablet, you have to be careful since Axecor 500mg Tablet may increase the levels of metformin in the body which can lead to metformin toxicity. Talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of metformin.
Q. I have been taking simvastatin to keep my cholesterol levels in check. Can I take Axecor 500mg Tablet with it?
It is recommended not to take simvastatin and Axecor 500mg Tablet together because it may cause simvastatin toxicity which may lead to symptoms like muscle weakness and soreness, fatigue, decreased urination, etc. Let your doctor know that you are already taking simvastatin. If it is still necessary to take, then take it exactly as advised by the doctor.

Content on this page was last updated on 29 November, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)