Carvidon Od 80 Capsule 10

Carvidon-OD 80 Tablet is used for the following:

• Prevention of angina pectoris attacks.

• Management of stable angina pectoris.

• Symptomatic treatment of chronic chest pain.

• Supporting heart function during reduced oxygen supply.

• Improving exercise tolerance in angina patients.

• Complementary therapy with other anti-anginal medicines.

• Optimising cardiac energy metabolism.

• Managing chest pain in patients intolerant to first-line therapies.

Follow these instructions while taking Carvidon-OD 80 Tablet:

• Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.

• Take this medicine at the same time each day.

• You can take this medicine with or without food.

• Do not crush, chew, or break open the capsule.

• Complete the full course as prescribed by your doctor.

• Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without consulting your doctor.

Carvidon-OD 80 Tablet is taken orally.

Carvidon-OD 80 Tablet contains trimetazidine (80 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Metabolic optimisation: Trimetazidine acts as a metabolic agent in cardiac cells, improving energy production when oxygen supply is limited.

• Enzyme inhibition: It partially inhibits an enzyme called long-chain 3-ketoacyl CoA thiolase, which is involved in fatty acid metabolism in the heart.

• Energy pathway shift: By inhibiting fatty acid oxidation, trimetazidine shifts the heart's energy production towards glucose oxidation, which requires less oxygen to produce the same amount of energy.

• Oxygen efficiency: This metabolic shift improves the heart's efficiency, decreasing myocardial oxygen demand and helping the heart function better even when the oxygen supply is reduced.

• Ischaemia protection: Optimising energy production, it enhances the heart's tolerance to ischaemia (reduced blood flow) without significantly affecting heart rate or blood pressure.

• Store Carvidon-OD 80 Tablet in a tightly closed container at room temperature, not exceeding 30°C.

• Keep away from moisture, direct light, and heat sources.

• Store in the original packaging until ready to use.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.

• Heart-healthy diet: Follow a low-fat, low-sodium diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to support cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of angina attacks.

• Regular, moderate exercise: Engage in gentle physical activities like walking or swimming (as advised by your doctor) to improve heart function and circulation, which may help reduce the frequency of angina symptoms.