Angivent MR is indicated in adults as add-on therapy for the
symptomatic treatment of patients with stable angina pectoris who are
inadequately controlled by or intolerant to first-line antianginal therapies.
Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride is the first 3- keto acyl CoA
thiolase inhibitor (KAT), a metabolic anti-ischemic agent with proven benefits
for all coronary patients. Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride inhibits fatty acid
pathway by inhibiting 3-keto acyl CoA thiolase enzyme and transfers oxygen to
glucose pathway. Since glucose pathway is more efficient in producing energy,
the same oxygen produces more energy and makes the heart more active. Moreover,
the aerobic oxidation of glucose stops production of lactic acid, which
prevents angina pectoris.
Dosage & Administration
The recommended dose of Trimetazidine is 35 mg twice daily
or 20 mg tablet thrice daily during meals. The benefit of the treatment should
be assessed after three months and Trimetazidine should be discontinued if
there is no treatment response.
No drug interaction so far has been reported. In particular,
no interaction has been reported with beta-blockers, calcium antagonists,
nitrates, heparin, hypolipidemic agents or digitalis preparation.
Contraindications
Trimetazidine is contraindicated in patients who have
hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients. It is
also is contraindicated in patients with Parkinsonâs disease, parkinsonian
symptoms, tremors, restless legs movement disorders, severe renal impairment.
Side Effects
Angivent MR is safe and well tolerated. The Common side
effects associated with Angivent MR are dizziness, headache, abdominal pain,
diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, rash, pruritus, urticaria and asthenia
Pregnancy & Lactation
There is no data on the use of Trimetazidine in pregnant
women. Animal studies do not indicate direct or indirect harmful effects with
respect to reproductive toxicity. As a precautionary measure, it is preferable
to avoid the use of Trimetazidine during pregnancy. It is unknown whether
Trimetazidine is excreted in human milk. A risk to the newborns/infants cannot
be excluded. Trimetazidine should not be used during breast-feeding.
Precautions & Warnings
Angivent MR is not a curative treatment for angina attacks,
nor an initial treatment for unstable angina pectoris. It is also not a
treatment for myocardial infarction.
Therapeutic Class
Other Anti-anginal & Anti-ischaemic drugs
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of
the reach of children.