Cardimax 20 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	USV Ltd
Active Ingredient	Trimetazidine (20mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Fatty acid modulator & Sodium channel blocker
User Rating	4.3
User Reviews	396

FAQ

Is Cardimax 20 a beta blocker?

No, Cardimax 20 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.

Can Cardimax 20 be used in elderly patients?

Cardimax 20 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.

How should Cardimax 20 be taken?

You should take Cardimax 20 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.

Does Cardimax 20 cause drowsiness?

Yes, Cardimax 20 may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.

Does taking Cardimax 20 increases the risk of falling down frequently?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Cardimax 20. 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.

What are the possible side effects of Cardimax 20?

The common side effects of Cardimax 20 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.

Who should not take Cardimax 20?

You should not take Cardimax 20 if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Cardimax 20. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.

What if you forget to take Cardimax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cardimax 20, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Cardimax 20 Tablet Reviews

Cardimax 20 is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines.

Cardimax 20 should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.

It helps in preventing future harm. If you stop taking it, your chest pain may come back. You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol, eating well, taking regular exercise, and managing stress.

Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, rash, itching, hives, and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.

This medicine may not be suitable for some people. You must inform the doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding and about all the other medications that you are taking regularly.

How Cardimax 20 Tablet Works

Cardimax 20 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.

How to Use Cardimax 20 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. Cardimax 20 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Cardimax 20 Tablet

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain): Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood going to part of your heart. This can occur when the blood vessels of the heart become narrow. By preserving energy metabolism in cells exposed to reduced oxygen supply, Cardimax 20 prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Cardimax 20 can also help increase your ability to exercise and lead your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.Research shows that the frequency of angina attacks reduces significantly after 6 months of treatment with Cardimax 20.

Uses of Cardimax 20 Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Cardimax 20 Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^UNSAFE

Cardimax 20 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Cardimax 20 during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Cardimax 20 may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Cardimax 20 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cardimax 20 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Cardimax 20 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Cardimax 20 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Cardimax 20 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
Cardimax 20 prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Cardimax 20.