Ivabradine tablets 5 mg are used to treat:

1. Stable angina pectoris (chronic stable angina): to reduce the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
2. Heart failure: to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in patients with chronic heart failure and elevated heart rates.
3. Atrial fibrillation (AFib): to control rapid heart rates and improve symptoms.

 

Ivabradine works by:

 

1. Selectively blocking the “funny” channels (If channels) in the heart’s sinoatrial node, reducing heart rate.
2. Slowing the heart rate, reducing the workload on the heart, and increasing blood flow to the heart muscle.

 

This medication is often used in combination with other heart medications, such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers. Ivabradine is not recommended for patients with severe heart failure, hypotension, or bradycardia. Always consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.