Trimexin 35mg Tablet MR


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Shinto Organics (P) Limited
Active Ingredient Trimetazidine (35mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPhenylmethylamines
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassCARDIAC
Action ClassFatty acid modulator & Sodium channel blocker
User Rating4.3
User Reviews496

FAQ

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Does taking Trimexin 35mg increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Trimexin 35mg. 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.
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Who should not take Trimexin 35mg?
You should not take Trimexin 35mg if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Trimexin 35mg. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
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How should Trimexin 35mg be taken?
You should take Trimexin 35mg 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.
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Does Trimexin 35mg cause drowsiness?
Yes, Trimexin 35mg may make you feel dizzy and drowsy. Therefore, you should avoid driving or using heavy machinery in case it causes these side effects.
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Can Trimexin 35mg be used in elderly patients?
Trimexin 35mg 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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Is Trimexin 35mg a beta blocker?
No, Trimexin 35mg 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.
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What are the possible side effects of Trimexin 35mg?
The common side effects of Trimexin 35mg 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.
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What if you forget to take Trimexin Tablet MR?
If you miss a dose of Trimexin 35mg, 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
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Trimexin 35mg Tablet MR Reviews

Trimexin 35mg 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.

Trimexin 35mg 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 Trimexin 35mg Tablet MR Works

Trimexin 35mg 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 Trimexin 35mg 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. Trimexin 35mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Trimexin 35mg 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, Trimexin 35mg prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Trimexin 35mg 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 Trimexin 35mg.

Uses of Trimexin 35mg Tablet MR

  • Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Trimexin 35mg Tablet MR Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Trimexin 35mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  CAUTION
Trimexin 35mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trimexin 35mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Trimexin 35mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trimexin 35mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Trimexin 35mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Trimexin 35mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trimexin 35mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Trimexin 35mg prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack.
  • Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
  • Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise.
  • Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Trimexin 35mg.

References

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  2. Trimetazidine dihydrochloride [Package leaflet: Information for the user]. Gidy, France: Les Laboratoires Servier Industrie; 2021.
  3. Trimetazidine dihydrochloride. Suresnes Cedex, France: Les Laboratoires Servier; 2001 [revised 27 Mar. 2007].
  4. Ciapponi A, Pizarro R, Harrison J. WITHDRAWN: Trimetazidine for stable angina. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Mar 20;3(3):CD003614.
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

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