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