Generic name:ranolazine [ ra-NOE-la-zeen ]
Drug class:Antianginal agents
What is Ranexa?
Ranexa is used to treat chronic angina (chest pain). It works by improving blood flow to help the heart work more efficiently.
Ranexa is not for use during an acute (emergency) attack of angina.
Ranexa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take Ranexa if you have cirrhosis of the liver.
Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used together with ranolazine. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use now, and any medicine you start or stop using.
Ranexa is not for use during an acute (emergency) attack of chest pain. Continue using any other medicines prescribed by your doctor (such as nitroglycerin) to treat acute chest pain.
Before you take Ranexa, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, especially if you have a personal or family history of Long QT syndrome.
Chronic angina is often treated with a combination of different drugs. To best treat your condition, use all of your medications as directed by your doctor. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Ranexa if you are allergic to ranolazine, or if you have cirrhosis of the liver.
Many other drugs can interact with ranolazine and should not be used at the same time. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:
clarithromycin;
nefazodone;
St. John's wort;
antifungal medicine - itraconazole, ketoconazole;
HIV or AIDS medicine - indinavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir;
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