Product introduction
Flavedon MR is a modified-release tablet containing trimetazidine 35mg. Doctors prescribe it as part of long-term care for people who have angina, a chest pain caused by the heart muscle not getting enough oxygen. It is taken regularly rather than for sudden attacks.
Storage: Store below 30°C.
Uses of Flavedon MR Tablet
- Angina (heart-related chest pain).
Benefits of Flavedon MR Tablet
Helps the heart muscle work more economically when blood supply is limited. Regular use can reduce how often angina episodes occur, which may make daily activity easier. It is usually added alongside other heart medicines.
Side effects of Flavedon MR Tablet
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Dizziness.
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.
- Indigestion.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhoea.
- Rash or itching.
- Weakness.
- Hives.
How to use Flavedon MR Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with water, usually twice a day with meals, exactly as your doctor has advised. Do not crush or chew it, as it is a modified-release tablet. Take it at the same times each day.
How Flavedon MR Tablet works
Trimetazidine changes the fuel the heart cells prefer, shifting them from burning fatty acids towards using glucose. Glucose needs less oxygen to produce the same energy, so the heart muscle can keep working efficiently even when blood flow is reduced.
Substitutes for Flavedon MR Tablet
No other medicine with the same composition is listed in our catalogue yet. Message us on WhatsApp and our pharmacist will help you find a suitable alternative.
Safety advice
It is not known whether alcohol is safe with this medicine, so check with your doctor first.
Safety in pregnancy has not been established because adequate studies are lacking. Discuss with your doctor before use.
Information on use while breastfeeding is not available, so seek your doctor's advice.
It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or affect alertness and vision. Avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney impairment, and it must not be used in severe kidney disease.
Only limited data exist for people with liver disease, so use only under medical supervision.
Quick tips
- Take it at the same times every day, with meals.
- Swallow the tablet whole without crushing or chewing.
- It prevents angina episodes and is not a rescue medicine for a sudden attack.
- Report new tremors, stiffness or balance problems to your doctor.
- Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Phenylmethylamines |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | CARDIAC |
| Action class | Fatty Acid Oxidation Inhibitors |
Frequently asked questions
What is Flavedon MR used for?
It is prescribed for the long-term management of angina, the chest pain linked to reduced blood supply to the heart.
Can I take it during an angina attack?
No. It helps prevent episodes when taken regularly and does not act quickly enough to relieve an attack already under way.
Can I crush the tablet?
No. It is a modified-release tablet and should be swallowed whole.
Does it cause dizziness?
It can in some people, so take care with driving or machinery until you know how you respond.