Trimetazidine Capsules

Indicated to manage stable angina pectoris and designed to alleviate cardiac ischemic symptoms.

Strengths: 20mg

Medicine details

Conditions
Alternative names

Vastarel MR

Therapeutic class

Anti-anginal

Pharmacological class

Piperazine derivative

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to trimetazidine; Parkinson's disease; severe renal impairment

Precautions and warnings

monitor for movement disorders; assess renal function in elderly

Minor side effects

dizziness; headache; abdominal pain; diarrhoea

Moderate side effects

nausea; vomiting; asthenia; rash

Dosage forms

Modified-release capsule, hard

Administration route

Oral use

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

Servier

Onset Time

1–2 weeks

Duration

12–24 hours

Storage instructions

Store below 25°C in a dry place.

Age restrictions

Use with caution in elderly patients.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Use is not recommended. Breastfeeding: Use is not recommended.

Serious side effects

parkinsonism — requires immediate medical attention; gait instability — requires immediate medical attention; tremor — requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

Indicated to manage stable angina pectoris and designed to alleviate cardiac ischemic symptoms.

Mechanism of action

Trimetazidine is a metabolic anti-anginal agent that shifts myocardial metabolism from the oxidation of fatty acids to the oxidation of glucose, improving energy efficiency during ischemia.

Trimetazidine Capsules

Indicated to manage stable angina pectoris and designed to alleviate cardiac ischemic symptoms.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Trimetazidine
  • Listed indication(s): Angina Pectoris

Available option

  • 120 capsules - 20 mg1264-20-mg-15112