Cytogard 60 Mg (Trimetazidine)

What is Cytogard 60 Mg?

Cytogard 60 Mg is an anti-anginal medicine used for treating heart-related chest pain (angina). It prevents new attacks of angina but does not stop an acute attack once it has started. It can be used alone or in combination with some other medicines.

Cytogard 60 Mg should be taken regularly as advised by the doctor. You should take it with or without food and at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide how often you should take this medicine. This may change from time to time depending on how well it is working. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit, even if you feel fine.

How Cytogard 60 Mg Works

Cytogard 60 Mg is an anti-anginal medication. It decreases the oxygen requirement of the heart by shifting its metabolism from fats to glucose. As a result, the heart works more efficiently.

How To Use Cytogard 60 Mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cytogard 60 Mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits Of Cytogard 60 Mg

In Treatment of Angina (heart-related chest pain)

Angina is chest pain or discomfort that happens when there is not enough oxygen-rich blood going to part of your heart. This can occur when the blood vessels of the heart become narrow. By preserving energy metabolism in cells exposed to reduced oxygen supply, Cytogard 60 Mg prevents a decrease in intracellular energy levels, thereby ensuring the proper functioning of heart muscle cells. Cytogard 60mg can also help increase your ability to exercise and lead your daily life more easily by reducing the frequency of angina attacks. You should take it regularly and as long as it is prescribed for it to work effectively.

Research shows that the frequency of angina attacks reduces significantly after 6 months of treatment with Cytogard 60 Mg.

Side Effects Of Cytogard 60 Mg

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cytogard

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Rash
• Abdominal pain
• Indigestion
• Itching
• Diarrhea
• Hives

Warnings

Alcohol

Cytogard 60 Mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Information regarding the use of Cytogard 60mg during pregnancy is not available. 

Breastfeeding

Information regarding the use of Cytogard 60 Mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Cytogard 60 Mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Cytogard 60 Mg should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cytogard 60mg may be need. 

Use of Cytogard 60mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

What If You Forget To Take Cytogard Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Cytogard Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. Is Cytogard 60 Mg a beta blocker?

No, Cytogard 60mg is not a beta blocker. It is an anti-anginal medicine which is used in combination with other medicines to treat angina pectoris (chest pain caused by coronary disease). It protects the heart cells from getting affected by the reduce oxygen supply during an episode of angina.

2. Who should not take Cytogard 60 Mg?

You should not take Cytogard 60mg if you are allergic to it or have severe kidney problems. Patients with Parkinson’s disease should also avoid taking Cytogard 60mg. Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain which affects movement and causes trembling, rigid posture, slow movements and a shuffling, unbalanced walk.

3. Can Cytogard 60 Mg be use in elderly patients?

Cytogard 60mg should be use with caution in patients aged more than 75 years of age. Usually, a lower dose is prescribe in elderly patients to reduce the chances of adverse effects. It is important to continuously monitor such patients.