Coralan / Servier (generic name: ivabradine) is prescribed to patients suffering from chronic heart failure and angina. Its primary function is to reduce the heart rate by a few beats per minute. This action lowers the heart’s need for oxygen, especially in situations when an angina attack is more likely to happen. Dosage The prescribing physician will determine the dosage of Coralan. It can vary depending on the patient’s medical condition and the response to the initial dosage. It is available from us in two strengths – 5 mg and 7.5 mg. The typical recommended starting dose is one 5 mg tablet, increasing if necessary to 7.5 mg, twice daily, taken in the morning and evening with food. If you forget to take the scheduled dose on time, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double-dose to make up for the missed dose. Cautions Do not take this medicine if there is a chance you could become pregnant. Talk to your physician if you are breastfeeding or intending to breastfeed, as this should be discontinued if you take Coralan. Avoid grapefruit juice during treatment with this medicine.
Brand Manufacturer: Servier Laboratories
Side Effects: This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication. Read the manufacturer’s Product Insert that comes with the medication. Some of the more common side effects include: Visual phenomena that may be experienced as a halo, colored flashes, image decomposition, or multiple images, most often caused by sudden changes in light intensity Abnormal perception of heartbeat (slower heartbeat is a function of Coralan) Uncontrolled blood pressure Dizziness Blurred vision Headache. Not all side effects are listed here. The ones listed generally occur within the first two months of treatment. If you experience these or other unexpected effects that persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Indication: Stable angina pectoris (commonly referred to as “angina”) is a condition with symptoms of chest pain or discomfort that are felt when the heart does not receive enough oxygen. It usually starts between the ages of 40 – 50. Angina is more likely to be felt when the heart beats faster in situations such as exercise, emotion, exposure to the cold, or after eating. These increase the heart rate and can cause chest pain in people who suffer from angina. Chronic heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. The most common symptoms of heart failure are breathlessness, fatigue, tiredness, and edema (swelling of the lower legs).