Ranolazine Pharmacology

Ranolazine

About Ranolazine
Antianginal, enzyme inhibitor
Mechanism of Action of Ranolazine
Ranolazine is a P-gp inhibitor. Ranolazine its effect via altering the trans-cellular late sodium current. It is by altering the intracellular sodium level that ranolazine affects the sodium-dependent calcium channels during myocardial ischemia. Thus, ranolazine indirectly prevents the calcium overload that causes cardiac ischemia.
Pharmacokinets of Ranolazine
1.Absorption: Absorbed after oral administration
2.Distribution: Plasma protein binding is 62%
3.Metabolism: Hepatic, metabolized mainly by CYP3A and to a lesser extent by CYP2D6
4.Excretion: Excreted through urine and fecal
Onset of Action for Ranolazine
N/A
Duration of Action for Ranolazine
N/A
Half Life of Ranolazine
7 hrs
Side Effects of Ranolazine
1.Nausea
2.Constipation
3.Headache
4.Dizziness
5.Irregular heartbeat
6.Difficulty breathing
7.Fainting
8.Fast
Contra-indications of Ranolazine
1.Hepatic impairment
2.Severe renal impairment
3.Hypokalaemia
4.Hypomagnesaemia
5.Ventricular tachycardia
6.Acute myocardial infarction
Special Precautions while taking Ranolazine
1.Renal impairment
2.Kidney problem
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Not recommended
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Ranolazine
Ranolazine is used alone or with other medications to treat chronic angina.
Interactions for Ranolazine
Drugs that strongly affect the removal of ranolazine from body including azole antifungals such as itraconazole/ketoconazole, macrolide antibiotics such as clarithromycin, HIV protease inhibitors such as ritonavir, rifamycins such as rifampin, St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures such as carbamazepine/phenytoin
Ranolazine can slow down the removal of other medications from body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include digoxin, trazodone, tricyclic antidepressants (such as amitriptyline, imipramine), certain antipsychotics (such as clozapine, haloperidol, risperidone.
Typical Dosage for Ranolazine
1.Adult: Initial dose: 500 mg orally twice daily
2.Maintenance dose: 500 mg to 1000 mg orally twice daily
3.Maximum recommended dose is 1000 mg twice daily
Schedule of Ranolazine
N/A
Storage Requirements for Ranolazine
Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Ranolazine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Ranolazine
N/A

Home Delivery for Ranolazine in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for ranolazine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for ranolazine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take ranolazine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for ranolazine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for ranolazine with the pharmacy.

Ranolazine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for ranolazine might be better known than ranolazine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have ranolazine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for ranolazine.