Tricard MR Tablet 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.

Tricard MR Tablet 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.

Uses of Tricard MR Tablet

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Benefits of Tricard MR 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, Tricard MR Tablet prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Tricard MR Tablet 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 Tricard MR Tablet.

Side effects of Tricard MR Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tricard MR

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

How to use Tricard MR 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. Tricard MR Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Tricard MR Tablet works

Tricard MR 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Tricard MR Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tricard MR Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Tricard MR Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Tricard MR Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tricard MR Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tricard MR Tablet, 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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Quick tips

Tricard MR Tablet 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 Tricard MR Tablet.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmethylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Fatty acid modulator & Sodium channel blocker

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FAQs

Is Tricard MR Tablet a beta blocker?

No, Tricard MR 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.

Who should not take Tricard MR Tablet?

You should not take Tricard MR Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Tricard MR 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.

Can Tricard MR Tablet be used in elderly patients?

Tricard MR 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.

Does taking Tricard MR Tablet increases the risk of falling down frequently?

Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Tricard MR 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.

Does Tricard MR Tablet cause drowsiness?

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

How should Tricard MR Tablet be taken?

You should take Tricard MR 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.

What are the possible side effects of Tricard MR Tablet?

The common side effects of Tricard MR 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.

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