Timzid
Timzid Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain), Heart failure
About Timzid Products
Uses of Timzid Products
Trimetazidine is used to prevent Angina (heart-related chest pain) and Heart failure.
Timzid Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Timzid are Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weakness, Itching, Dyspepsia.
Severe
Side Effects of Timzid are Parkinsonism, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver).
How Timzid 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 Timzid Products
Frequently asked questions about Timzid Products
Frequently asked questions about Trimetazidine
Q. Is Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER a beta blocker?
No, Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER 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 Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER?
You should not take Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER. 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 Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER be used in elderly patients?
Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER 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 Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER. 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 Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER cause drowsiness?
Yes, Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER 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 Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER be taken?
You should take Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER 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 Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER?
The common side effects of Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER 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.
Products for Timzid
Timzid OD 80 Capsule ER
strip of 10 capsule er
MRP
₹193.6
Timzid-MR Tablet
strip of 15 tablet mr
MRP
₹152.9