Triadin
Triadin Products are primarily used for
Angina (heart-related chest pain)
About Triadin Products
Triadin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Triadin are Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Weakness, Itching, Dyspepsia.
Severe
Side Effects of Triadin are Parkinsonism, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Low blood platelets, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver).
How Triadin 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 Triadin Products
Frequently asked questions about Triadin Products
Frequently asked questions about Trimetazidine
Q. Is Triadin 20mg Tablet a beta blocker?
No, Triadin 20mg 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 Triadin 20mg Tablet?
You should not take Triadin 20mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Triadin 20mg 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 Triadin 20mg Tablet be used in elderly patients?
Triadin 20mg 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 Triadin 20mg Tablet increases the risk of falling down frequently?
Though it is rare, falls may occur with use of Triadin 20mg 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 Triadin 20mg Tablet cause drowsiness?
Yes, Triadin 20mg 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 Triadin 20mg Tablet be taken?
You should take Triadin 20mg 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 Triadin 20mg Tablet?
The common side effects of Triadin 20mg 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.