Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain) Raulaz 500mg Tablet reduces the oxygen requirement of the heart and relaxes the heart muscles. It makes sure that your heart is able to perform its functions in the amount of oxygen supply available without causing stress on heart muscles. This makes it less likely that you will suffer chest pain caused by angina. This medicine can help increase your ability to exercise and go about your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Raulaz 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Raulaz 500mg Tablet is used for the management of angina (heart-related chest pain). It helps to prevent new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once started. It relieves chest pain by making the heart work more efficiently.Raulaz 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose as advised by your doctor at the same time each day. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit even if you feel fine. It is preventing future harm. If you stop taking it your chest pain may come back.You can improve the health of your heart by making some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking cutting down on alcohol eating well taking regular exercise and managing stress. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea vomiting headache dizziness constipation and weakness. Talk to your doctor if these bother you or do not go away.Raulaz 500mg Tablet may not suitable for some people. Tell your doctor if you are suffering from any liver or kidney problems. Also let your doctor know all other medications you are using as some may affect or be affected by this medicine. This medicine is not usually recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Raulaz 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Raulaz 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Raulaz 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Raulaz 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Raulaz 500mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Raulaz 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Raulaz 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Raulaz 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Raulaz 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Raulaz 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Raulaz 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Raulaz 500mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Acetanilide & piperazine derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: CARDIAC|Action Class :: Late Sodium channel blocker- angina

Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Nausea | Vomiting | Headache | Dizziness | Constipation | Weakness

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. What are the serious side effects of Raulaz 500mg Tablet?::: Raulaz 500mg Tablet may cause changes in the electrical activity of the heart which is known as QT prolongation. Your doctor may get regular tests done to check the electrical activity of your heart. Tell your doctor right away if you feel faint lightheaded or if your heart starts beating irregularly or fast as these may be symptoms of QT prolongation. Raulaz 500mg Tablet may also cause kidney failure in patients who already have kidney problems. Therefore your doctor may need to do tests to check how your kidneys are working.| Q. I started taking Raulaz 500mg Tablet about a week ago. Now I have noticed that my urine has become very dark though I am taking plenty of fluids. Is there anything to worry about?::: Urine discoloration could be because of Raulaz 500mg Tablet. You need not worry if you do not have any other symptoms. However if it still bothers you you can talk to your doctor who will advise you further.| Q. In case I accidentally take an excess of Raulaz 500mg Tablet what will happen?::: Excess of Raulaz 500mg Tablet can cause nausea vomiting lightheadedness double vision tiredness severe tremor confusion hallucinations difficulty in speaking and walking and you can even faint. If you have taken an excess of Raulaz 500mg Tablet by mistake call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical care in a nearby hospital.| Q. Is it safe to take Raulaz 500mg Tablet if I am already taking metoprolol?::: Yes it is safe to take the Raulaz 500mg Tablet and Metoprolol together. Raulaz 500mg Tablet has minimal effect on blood pressure in patients with angina.| Q. I am a diabetic and am taking metformin. My doctor has prescribed Raulaz 500mg Tablet is it safe to take both together?::: If you are taking metformin along with Raulaz 500mg Tablet you have to be careful since Raulaz 500mg Tablet may increase the levels of metformin in the body which can lead to metformin toxicity. Talk to your doctor who will modify the dose of metformin.| Q. I have been taking simvastatin to keep my cholesterol levels in check. Can I take Raulaz 500mg Tablet with it?::: It is recommended not to take simvastatin and Raulaz 500mg Tablet together because it may cause simvastatin toxicity which may lead to symptoms like muscle weakness and soreness fatigue decreased urination etc. Let your doctor know that you are already taking simvastatin. If it is still necessary to take then take it exactly as advised by the doctor.