Trimetazidine is a medication primarily used for heart-related conditions, available in tablet form. Here’s a detailed overview:

Key Points About Trimetazidine Tablets:

• Composition: Each tablet contains trimetazidine as the active ingredient.

• Purpose: It is mainly used to manage angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart). It helps the heart work more efficiently under stress or low oxygen conditions.

• Action: Trimetazidine is a metabolic agent. It works by improving the heart’s energy metabolism, allowing heart cells to produce energy more efficiently, especially during reduced oxygen supply. This helps reduce episodes of chest pain without affecting heart rate or blood pressure.

• Dosage: Usually prescribed once or twice daily, depending on the condition and doctor’s instructions. Tablets should be taken with meals to improve absorption.

• Common Side Effects: May include mild gastrointestinal discomfort (nausea, vomiting), headache, dizziness, or sleep disturbances. Rarely, movement disorders like tremors or Parkinsonian symptoms may occur.

• Precautions:

  • Use cautiously in patients with severe kidney problems.

  • Not recommended for patients with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders.

  • Regular follow-up is advised to monitor effectiveness and any side effects.

• Interactions: Trimetazidine generally has few drug interactions, but it should be used carefully with other medications affecting kidney function.

Trimetazidine tablets are usually well tolerated and are used as a long-term therapy to improve quality of life in people with angina.