Medicine details

ImageMetavas MR
NameMetavas MR
DosageTablet
Generic NameTrimetazidine Dihydrochloride
Classes Cardiovascular Agent
Vasodilator
Diseases Angina
Cardiovascular Disease
Ischemia
CompanyNIPRO JMI Company Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength35 mg
Storage Condition
Origin CountryBangladesh
Commercial Pack30
Price per pack150.60
Cost per pack132.53
Package unit10 tabs strip
Price per unit5.02
Cost per unit4.42
Discount0
Coupon
Remarks

Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride

Trimetazidine dihydrochloride is a metabolic agent that acts as a partial fatty acid oxidation inhibitor. It belongs to the class of anti-ischemic agents.

 

Trimetazidine dihydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of angina pectoris.

 

The usual dose of trimetazidine dihydrochloride is 20 mg three times daily, to be taken orally with or without food.

 

The most common adverse reactions associated with trimetazidine dihydrochloride include:

  • Gastrointestinal disorders: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea
  • Nervous system disorders: dizziness, headache
  • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: pruritus, rash

 

  • Trimetazidine dihydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment.
  • Trimetazidine dihydrochloride should not be used in patients with Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders.
  • Trimetazidine dihydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with a history of depression or psychiatric disorders.
  • Patients taking trimetazidine dihydrochloride should be advised not to drive or operate machinery until they know how the drug affects them.
  • Trimetazidine dihydrochloride should not be used during pregnancy or lactation.

 

Contraindication

This drug is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to trimetazidine dihydrochloride or any of the excipients.

 

 

This drug is contraindicated in patients with-

  • Parkinson's disease or other extrapyramidal disorders.
  • Pregnancy and lactation.