Uses of Trimetazidine

Trimetazidine is used in adult patients for the management of angina pectoris (chest pain caused by a heart disease) along with other medicines.

Therapeutic Category

Trimetazidine: Anti-anginal agents (Coronary Vasodilator)

How Trimetazidine works

Trimetazidine works by optimising metabolism of fatty acids and glucose, thereby allowing more blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart. It also reduces thickening and scarring of heart tissue. This results in reducing chest pain caused by blood vessel narrowing or blocking.

Common side effects of Trimetazidine

• abdominal pain, diarrhoea
• Headache
• vomiting, indigestion, nausea
• rashes, itching, hives
• feeling of weakness

• dizziness

  
  

  
  

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage
• In case of symptoms like trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk, especially in elderly patients
  

Health Tips for Trimetazidine

• Maintain a healthy lifestyle by eating a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking and excessive smoking and alcohol consumption