1. Overview
This medicine is used to help manage certain heart-related conditions by controlling heart rate. It is commonly prescribed for people whose hearts beat faster than normal, helping the heart work more efficiently.
2. How It Works
It works by slowing down the heart rate through a specific action on the heart’s natural pacemaker. By reducing how fast the heart beats, it allows the heart to pump blood more effectively and with less strain.
3. Common Uses
- Management of chronic heart failure (as prescribed)
- Control of high resting heart rate
- Support in stable angina (chest pain due to heart conditions)
- Improving exercise tolerance in heart conditions
4. Key Benefits
- Helps lower heart rate without reducing blood pressure
- Reduces strain on the heart
- Improves heart efficiency
- Supports better daily activity tolerance
5. Safety & Precautions
- Use only under medical supervision
- Take exactly as prescribed, without skipping doses
- Inform your doctor about other heart medicines or conditions
- Not suitable for sudden heart rhythm problems
- Store in a cool, dry place away from children
6. Scientific Literature (External Links)
- Ivabradine and heart rate control: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=ivabradine+heart+rate
- Ivabradine in chronic heart failure: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/?term=ivabradine+heart+failure
- Clinical safety and efficacy of ivabradine: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=ivabradine+safety+efficacy
These details are compiled from publicly available scientific sources. MYMEDS.MD is not liable for clinical interpretation. Please consult a licensed medical practitioner for personalised guidance.
