Ivagen 7.5 mg Tablet contains Ivabradine, a heart-rate lowering medicine used in the management of chronic heart failure and stable angina (chest pain). It works by selectively reducing the heart rate, allowing the heart to pump more efficiently and improving oxygen supply to the heart muscles. This helps reduce chest pain, improve exercise tolerance, and lower the risk of hospitalization in heart patients.

Price in Pakistan

• Approx. PKR 300 – PKR 500 per pack (14 tablets) depending on pharmacy and brand availability.

Uses:

• Treatment of chronic stable angina (chest pain)

• Management of chronic heart failure

• Helps reduce heart rate in patients with sinus rhythm

• Improves cardiac performance and oxygen supply

• Enhances exercise tolerance in heart patients

Benefits:

• Reduces heart workload by lowering heart rate

• Improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to heart muscles

• Helps relieve chest discomfort and breathlessness

• May reduce hospital admissions in heart failure

• Can be combined with other cardiac medications

Prescription Required: Yes

Generic Name: Ivabradine

Use: Heart rate control & cardiac therapy

How It Works

Ivabradine works by blocking the “funny current (If)” in the heart’s pacemaker cells, which slows down the heart rate without affecting blood pressure or heart contraction strength. This improves cardiac efficiency and reduces strain on the heart.

Dosage

• Take as prescribed by your doctor — usually once or twice daily with food.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.

• Take at the same time each day for best results.

• Do not stop the medication without medical advice.

Common Side Effects

• Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

• Dizziness or fatigue

• Visual disturbances (brightness or flashes)

• Blurred vision

• Irregular heartbeat (rare but serious)

Drug Interactions

• Inform your doctor about all medicines, especially heart, blood pressure, or antifungal drugs.

• Avoid grapefruit juice as it may affect drug levels.

Do Not Use If

• Very low heart rate or severe heart rhythm disorders

• Severe liver disease

• Recent worsening heart failure

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding without doctor advice

Storage

Store at room temperature (below 30°C), away from moisture and sunlight.

FAQs

Q1: What is Ivagen 7.5 mg Tablet used for?

It is used to treat angina and chronic heart failure by lowering heart rate.

Q2: How does it help the heart?

It slows the heart rate, making it work more efficiently and improving oxygen supply.

Q3: Can it reduce chest pain?

Yes, it helps relieve angina (chest pain).

Q4: When should it be taken?

Usually with food at the same time each day as prescribed.

Q5: Is a prescription required?

Yes, it should be used under doctor supervision.

Q6: Can it affect vision?

Yes, temporary brightness or visual disturbances may occur.

Q7: Can it be used long-term?

Yes, often used long-term for heart conditions under medical supervision.

Q8: Can it be taken with other heart medicines?

Yes, but only under doctor guidance to avoid interactions.