3-Kat
3-Kat Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure
About 3-Kat Products
Uses of 3-Kat Products
Trimetazidine is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
3-Kat Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of 3-Kat are Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weakness, Itching, Dyspepsia.
Severe
Side Effects of 3-Kat are Parkinsonism, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver).
How 3-Kat Products work
Trimetazidine 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.
Patient Concerns about 3-Kat Products
Frequently asked questions about 3-Kat Products
Frequently asked questions about Trimetazidine
Q. Is 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR a beta blocker?
No, 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR 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.
Q. Who should not take 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR?
You should not take 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.
Q. Can 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR be used in elderly patients?
3-Kat 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.
Q. Does taking 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR. 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.
Q. Does 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR cause drowsiness?
Yes, 3-Kat 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.
Q. How should 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR be taken?
You should take 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR 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.
Q. What are the possible side effects of 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR?
The common side effects of 3-Kat 60 Tablet SR 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.