Ranexa: Pronounced as (ra noe' la zeen)

Active Ingredient: Ranolazine

• Why is Ranexa medication prescribed?

Ranexa (Ranolazine) used in the treatment of chronic angina. The medicine is used either alone or with other medicines. At present it is not known how exactly this medicine works for treating chronic angina.

• How should Ranexa medicine be used?

This medicine is available in an extended-release tablet form and is consumed orally twice a day, with or without food. Follow the directions of your doctor and take this medicine around the same time daily to avoid missing a dose. Also, do not break, chew or crush the tablet, swallow the tablet whole. You must not take this medicine to treat a sudden attack of angina.

• What should I do if I forget a dose?

Avoid a missed dose if it is already time for your regular dose. Do not take a double dose of this medicine under any circumstances.

• What side effects can Ranexa medication cause?

Mild to severe side-effects of taking Ranexa (Ranolazine) are nausea, headache, constipation, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, fainting and difficulty in breathing

• Precautions:

• For precautions, tell your doctor if you have allergies to any medicines or ingredients used in medicine, or if you are taking any antifungal medication.
• Also if you are taking or plan to take any other prescription, nonprescription medicine, vitamins, nutritional or herbal products, inform your doctor. Talk to you doctor beforehand if you have or have ever head liver disease or you or anyone in your family has or ever had a prolonged QT interval or irregular heartbeat.

Lastly, if you are pregnant or plant to get pregnant or are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor.