Product introduction
Ranozex ER is an extended-release tablet containing ranolazine, a medicine for long-term angina. It is usually prescribed when chest pain continues despite other heart medicines, or alongside them. It is meant to prevent attacks and is not a rescue medicine.
Storage: Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Uses of Ranozex Tablet ER
- Chronic angina (heart-related chest pain).
Benefits of Ranozex Tablet ER
It helps reduce how often angina attacks occur and may improve how much activity you can manage before chest pain starts. Because it does not significantly alter heart rate or blood pressure, it can be added to other anti-anginal medicines.
Side effects of Ranozex Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require medical attention and go away as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist.
- Nausea.
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Constipation.
How to use Ranozex Tablet ER
Swallow the tablet whole with water, usually twice a day, exactly as your doctor prescribes. Do not crush, break or chew it. It does not stop an attack that has already started, so keep your fast-acting emergency medicine with you.
How Ranozex Tablet ER works
Ranolazine blocks the late sodium current in heart muscle cells. This reduces calcium overload inside the cells, lets the heart muscle relax better and lowers its oxygen demand, which helps prevent angina pain.
Substitutes for Ranozex Tablet ER
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
Its safety with alcohol is not well known, so check with your doctor before drinking.
Safety in pregnancy is not established. Your doctor will weigh the benefit against any risk.
It may harm the nursing baby, so it is generally not recommended while breastfeeding.
It can cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving until you know how it affects you.
Use with care in kidney disease; it is not advised in severe kidney impairment.
It is not recommended in moderate to severe liver disease, so speak to your doctor first.
Quick tips
- This medicine prevents angina and will not relieve an attack that has already started.
- Swallow the tablet whole and never crush or chew it.
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice unless your doctor says it is fine.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines you take, as many can interact with ranolazine.
- Seek medical help promptly if you faint or notice a fast or irregular heartbeat.
Fact box
| Chemical class | Anisoles |
|---|---|
| Habit forming | No |
| Therapeutic class | CARDIAC |
| Action class | Late sodium channel blocker - angina |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ranozex ER used for?
It is used to prevent episodes of chronic angina, either on its own or with other heart medicines.
Can I use it during a chest pain attack?
No. It does not stop an attack once it has begun, so use the fast-acting medicine your doctor has given you.
Can I split the tablet?
No. It is an extended-release tablet and should be swallowed whole.
Does it change blood pressure or heart rate?
It has little effect on either, which is why it can be combined with other angina treatments.