Flavistar OD Tablet MR

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Shivas Pharmaceutical
Active Ingredient	Trimetazidine (60mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
Action Class	Fatty acid modulator & Sodium channel blocker
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	482

FAQ

Does taking Flavistar OD increases the risk of falling down frequently?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Flavistar OD. 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.

How should Flavistar OD be taken?

You should take Flavistar OD 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.

Can Flavistar OD be used in elderly patients?

Flavistar OD 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.

Who should not take Flavistar OD?

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

Is Flavistar OD a beta blocker?

No, Flavistar OD 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.

Does Flavistar OD cause drowsiness?

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

What are the possible side effects of Flavistar OD?

The common side effects of Flavistar OD 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.

What if you forget to take Flavistar Tablet MR?

If you miss a dose of Flavistar OD, 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

Flavistar OD Tablet MR Reviews

Flavistar OD 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.

Flavistar OD 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 Flavistar OD Tablet MR Works

Flavistar OD 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 Flavistar OD Tablet MR

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. Flavistar OD is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Flavistar OD Tablet MR

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, Flavistar OD prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Flavistar OD 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 Flavistar OD.

Uses of Flavistar OD Tablet MR

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Flavistar OD Tablet MR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

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

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Flavistar OD may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Flavistar OD during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Flavistar OD during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Quick Tips

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