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Expert advice for Ranozex Tablet ER
Ranozex prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack. Does not affect heart rate, blood pressure at rest or during exercise. Improves HbA1c and blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Ranozex. May produce changes in the ECG (QTc interval prolongation). It is recommended to get an ECG done 1 to 2 weeks after starting Ranozex. Notify your doctor if you are taking any other medications along with Ranozex

Q. What is Ranozex extended-release(ER) tablet?
Ranozex extended release (ER) means the pill is formulated in such a manner that the drug is released slowly over time and blood levels of a drug are more consistent. This has the advantage of taking fewer pills and also with a lesser gastrointestinal side effect.

Q. Do Ranozex and trimetazidine act in the same way?
No. Both Ranozex and trimetazidine are used for the treatment of angina but they work by a different mechanism. Ranozex works by blocking late sodium current channel during ischemia and thereby lessens the intracellular sodium and calcium overload. This relaxes heart muscles and decreases the oxygen requirement. This helps to prevent angina. Trimetazidine works by improves glucose utilisation of heart cells through inhibition of fatty acid metabolism.

Q. What is the effect of Ranozex in patients with coronary artery disease?
The researcher has studied Ranozex in patients with non-ST-elevation coronary artery disease. It did not reduce the risk of death or recurrent heart attacks in patients, but it improves angina symptoms. It is approved for use in angina.

Q. Can I use rivaroxaban with Ranozex?
Yes. Combining these medications can increase the blood levels of rivaroxaban and increase the risk of serious bleeding complications. You may need a dose adjustment. If you have kidney disease, you should inform your doctor before using rivaroxaban together with Ranozex.

Q. Can I take Ranozex for type 2 diabetes?
No. Ranozex is not approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes. Study have demonstrated its ability to decrease HbA1c (glycosylated haemoglobin) in patients with or without diabetes. This property may be useful in the treatment of patients having diabetes mellitus and angina.

Q. Can I take Ranozex with quetiapine?
No. Using Quetiapine with Ranolazine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.

Q. Is Ranozex good for the heart?
Ranozex is used in a disease of the heart known as angina. It has been shown to improve exercise-induced chest pain and severity of angina.

Q. Are any alternatives to Ranozex?
Yes, there are alternative to Ranozex e.g.Ivabradine, nicorandil and trimetazidine for effective control of anginal symptoms.

Q. Can I take Ranozex with atorvastatin?
Yes. Ranozex may significantly increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. It can be used with atorvastatin but with dose limitation (atorvastatin) and appropriate clinical monitoring. In some cases, this can cause kidney damage and even death.

Q. Can I use Ranozex for the treatment of atrial fibrillation?
No. Ranozex is not approved for treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). The researcher has demonstrated, its usefulness in patients with Atrial Fibrillation(AF) and in nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) in the experimental model.

Q. Is Ranozex a beta blocker?
No, Ranozex is not a beta blocker. It is used in the treatment of angina.

Q. Can I take Ranozex with haloperidol?
No. Ranozex should not be used with haloperidol. It may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious and potentially life-threatening.

Q. Is Ranozex effective in arrhythmia?
No. Ranozex is not approved for use in any of arrhythmia. The researcher has demonstrated, its usefulness in patients with Atrial Fibrillation(AF) and in nonsustained ventricular tachycardia (VT) in the experimental model.

Q. What are the contraindications to Ranozex?
Ranozex is contraindicated in patients with liver damage (cirrhosis). It should not be given with medicine like ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin, nefazodone, nelfinavir, ritonavir, indinavir, saquinavir, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampin.

Q. Can I use Ranozex for the treatment of diastolic heart failure?
No. Ranozex is not used in the treatment of diastolic heart failure. It is used in the treatment of angina.