Trimeta 60 Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR is used to treat angina pectoris, a condition marked by chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart. It helps the heart work more efficiently by improving how it uses oxygen. It protects heart cells during reduced oxygen supply, helping reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually twice daily with meals. For best results, adopt heart-healthy habits like regular physical activity, quitting smoking, and following a balanced, low-fat diet. Do not skip doses or stop the medicine without medical advice. If you stop taking it, your symptoms may come back.
Common side effects of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, or nausea. These side effects are generally mild and temporary. If any symptom persists or worsens, speak to your doctor. Taking the medicine with food may help reduce stomach discomfort.
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR is not meant for treating sudden chest pain (acute angina). It should not be used in people with Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, or severe kidney problems. Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy or unsteady while taking this medicine. Always inform your doctor about any other medications or health conditions you have.
Uses of Trimeta Tablet SR
Benefits of Trimeta Tablet SR
In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR helps manage angina (chest pain) in patients with heart disease. It works by improving the efficiency of the heart’s energy use, helping heart muscle cells function better during reduced blood flow. This prevents sudden episodes of chest pain and allows patients to perform daily activities with less discomfort and improve their quality of life.
Side effects of Trimeta Tablet SR
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 Trimeta
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Red spots or bumps
How to use Trimeta Tablet SR
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. Trimeta 60 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
How Trimeta Tablet SR works
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Trimeta 60 Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR is contraindicated in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Trimeta Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR, apply 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.
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Quick tips
- Take Trimeta 60 Tablet SR with food to reduce the chance of stomach upset and improve absorption.
- Take it regularly at the same time each day for best results and don’t skip doses.
- Do not use for sudden chest pain (acute angina attacks); it is meant for long-term management.
- Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unsteady while on this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylmethylamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Fatty Acid Oxidation Inhibitors
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Trimeta 60 Tablet SR a beta blocker?
No, Trimeta 60 Tablet SR is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from being affected by the reduced oxygen supply during an episode of angina.
Who should not take Trimeta 60 Tablet SR?
Individuals who are allergic to trimetazidine or have severe kidney problems should not take Trimeta 60 Tablet SR. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking the medicine. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain that affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements, and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Can Trimeta 60 Tablet SR be used in elderly patients?
Trimeta 60 Tablet SR 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 Trimeta 60 Tablet SR increase the risk of falling frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with the use of Trimeta 60 Tablet SR. This may be due to instability while walking or a 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 Trimeta 60 Tablet SR cause drowsiness?
Yes, Trimeta 60 Tablet SR 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 Trimeta 60 Tablet SR be taken?
You should take Trimeta 60 Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take it with a sufficient amount of liquid, e.g., a glass of water.
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