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Chronic Stable Angina

Chronic stable angina is a predictable type of chest pain or discomfort linked to coronary heart disease. It can occur with a familiar level of exertion and settle with rest.

Norvasc

Amlodipine

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg

Amlodipine tablets for high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It widens arteries by blocking calcium entry, easing blood flow.

From$0.44/ tabletView

Ranexa

Ranolazine

500mg

Ranolazine tablets for stable angina. They ease chest pain by reducing the heart's workload.

From$1.52/ tabletView

Vastarel

Trimetazidine

20mg

Trimetazidine tablets for chronic stable angina. It helps the heart use oxygen more efficiently, reducing chest pain.

From$1.40/ tabletView

Adalat

Nifedipine

10mg · 20mg · 30mg

Nifedipine tablets for high blood pressure and angina. The rapid-release form can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, so it is used with care.

From$0.45/ tabletView

Procoralan

Ivabradine

5mg

Ivabradine tablets for chronic stable angina. It slows the heart rate alone, without altering blood pressure or the force of each beat.

From$1.60/ tabletView

Key points

  • Coronary heart disease can reduce the blood supply reaching the heart muscle and lead to angina.
  • Symptoms can include discomfort in the arms, shoulder, neck or jaw, as well as breathlessness, fatigue, nausea or sweating.
  • Stable angina differs from unstable or variant angina because its pattern is generally familiar to the person experiencing it.
  • Medicines may be used as part of the broader care of angina and related heart conditions.

Medicines listed for chronic stable angina

The listed products for chronic stable angina contain amlodipine, ranolazine, trimetazidine, nifedipine and ivabradine. Amlodipine and nifedipine are calcium channel blockers, while Ranolazine is an anti-anginal medicine. These ingredients have different roles in managing angina and chest pain.

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