Ranexa
Developed to mitigate ischaemic cardiac strain to support coronary performance and alleviate chronic chest pain.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Ranolazine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Ranexa, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ranexa vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ranexa details
- Condition
- Chronic Angina
- Alternative names
- ranolazine
- Therapeutic class
- Piperazine Derivative
- Pharmacological class
- Antianginal Agent
- Contraindications
- severe hepatic impairment; concurrent strong CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; constipation
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; palpitations; weakness
- Serious side effects
- QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Gilead Sciences
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Clarithromycin; Simvastatin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults.
Patient summary
developed to mitigate ischaemic cardiac strain to support coronary performance and alleviate chronic chest pain.
Mechanism of action
Selectively inhibits the late sodium current in myocardial cells, preventing intracellular calcium overload to relax muscles.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Ranexa is the originator brand name, made by Gilead Sciences. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Gilead Sciences.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ranolazine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.