Metagard CR 60 Tablet

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Composition FOR Metagard 60mg Tablet CR

Trimetazidine(60mg)

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Metagard CR 60 Tablet is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
Metagard CR 60 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Information regarding the use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Metagard 60mg Tablet CR

Trimetazidine(60mg)

Metagard tablet cr uses

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

How metagard tablet cr works

Metagard CR 60 Tablet 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.

Common side effects of metagard tablet cr

Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Rash, Abdominal pain, Indigestion, Itching, Diarrhea, Hives

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Expert advice FOR Metagard Tablet CR

  • Trimetazidine 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 Trimetazidine.

Frequently asked questions FOR Metagard 60mg Tablet CR

Trimetazidine

Q. Is Metagard CR 60 Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Metagard CR 60 Tablet is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Q. Who should not take Metagard CR 60 Tablet?
You should not take Metagard CR 60 Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Metagard CR 60 Tablet. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Q. Can Metagard CR 60 Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Metagard CR 60 Tablet should be used with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribed in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.
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Q. Does taking Metagard CR 60 Tablet increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Metagard CR 60 Tablet. This may be due to instability while walking or fall in blood pressure while standing up. The risk may be higher in elderly patients. Therefore, they need to be more careful and should be monitored.
Q. Does Metagard CR 60 Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Metagard CR 60 Tablet may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.
Q. How should Metagard CR 60 Tablet be taken?
You should take Metagard CR 60 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is meant for oral use. So, take the tablets with sufficient amount of liquid, e.g. a glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food.
Q. What are the possible side effects of Metagard CR 60 Tablet?
The common side effects of Metagard CR 60 Tablet include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, and hives, rash and itching. Its use may also make you feel sick and weak. The rare side effects may include fast or irregular heartbeats (also called palpitations), fall in blood pressure on standing which can further cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, fall, and flushing.

Content on this page was last updated on 30 September, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)