Minodon
Minodon Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure
About Minodon Products
Uses of Minodon Products
Trimetazidine is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
Minodon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Minodon are Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weakness, Itching, Dyspepsia.
Severe
Side Effects of Minodon are Parkinsonism, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver).
How Minodon 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 Minodon Products
Frequently asked questions about Minodon Products
Frequently asked questions about Trimetazidine
Q. Is Minodon 35 XR Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Minodon 35 XR 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.
Q. Who should not take Minodon 35 XR Tablet?
You should not take Minodon 35 XR Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Minodon 35 XR 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.
Q. Can Minodon 35 XR Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Minodon 35 XR 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.
Q. Does taking Minodon 35 XR Tablet increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Minodon 35 XR 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.
Q. Does Minodon 35 XR Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Minodon 35 XR Tablet 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 Minodon 35 XR Tablet be taken?
You should take Minodon 35 XR 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.
Q. What are the possible side effects of Minodon 35 XR Tablet?
The common side effects of Minodon 35 XR 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.