Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The full CMI at the link below has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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1. Why am I using APO-IVABRADINE?
APO-IVABRADINE contains the active ingredient ivabradine (hydrochloride). APO-IVABRADINE is used to treat symptomatic stable angina or heart failure.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using APO-IVABRADINE? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use APO-IVABRADINE?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ivabradine or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI, have a “sick sinus syndrome (sino-atrial block), certain type of pacemaker, a third degree AV block, a resting heartrate below 70 bpm before treatment, unstable or acute heart failure, very low blood pressure, unstable angina, cardiogenic shock, having a heart attack, taking certain medications, have sever liver disease suffer from Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, or of childbearing age and not using reliable birth control, are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use APO-IVABRADINE? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Some medicines may interfere with APO-IVABRADINE and affect how it works. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.
4. How do I use APO-IVABRADINE?
- Swallow your tablets with water, and with food.
- The usual dose is one tablet in the morning and one tablet in the evening.
- Take APO-IVABRADINE exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
- More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use APO-IVABRADINE? in the full CMI.
5. What should I know while using APO-IVABRADINE?
Things you should do
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice.
Tell your doctor if you continue to have angina attacks or if they become more frequent.
Tell your doctor well in advance of any expected hospitalisation or surgery.
Tell your immediately doctor if you become pregnant while taking APO-IVABRADINE.
Things you should not do
Do not take APO-IVABRADINE to treat any other conditions unless your doctor says so.
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms are similar to yours.
Driving or using machines
Be careful when driving or operating machinery in situations where there may be sudden changes in dim to bright lighting.
Looking after your medicine
Keep APO-IVABRADINE Tablets in a cool dry place where the temperature is below 25°C.
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using APO-IVABRADINE? in the full CMI.
6. Are there any side effects?
There are a number of side effects associated with this medicine. It is important to be aware of them so that you can identify any symptoms if they occur (see the full CMI for more details). The serious side effects are: signs of allergy. The common side effects are temporary visual symptoms (bright spots of light, a halo, coloured flashes or multiple or distorted images).
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
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